BNR menține rata dobânzii de politică monetară

The National Bank of Romania's board decided to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per year. Inflation rates showed a significant decrease in the early months of Q3 2026, dropping to 6.17% in August from 10.42% in June. However, inflation is expected to rise again by the end of the year. Economic activity stagnated in Q2 2026, with a slight contraction in household consumption and a negative trend in net exports. The labor market showed minor declines in employment, but the unemployment rate decreased to 6.4%. Recent data indicates a potential recovery in economic activity in Q3 2026, although the overall economic performance compared to the previous year remains weak. The credit growth for the private sector slowed down, with annual growth at 8.2% in August 2026. The exchange rate of the leu against the euro has seen significant fluctuations recently.