BNR menține dobânda de politică monetară la 6,50%: Inflația a încetinit, dar riscurile externe rămân ridicate

The National Bank of Romania's board decided to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% and the Lombard rate at 7.50%. Inflation rates have significantly decreased, with annual inflation dropping to 6.17% in August from 10.42% in June. Economic activity stagnated in Q2 2026, with a slight contraction of 0.4% year-on-year. Household consumption continued to decline, and the trade balance deficit increased. The labor market showed minor decreases in employment, while the unemployment rate fell to 6.4%. Recent monetary market trends indicate rising interest rates and fluctuations in government bond yields, influenced by geopolitical tensions and domestic political uncertainties.