Deficitul de cont curent a urcat la 19,9 mld. euro

Romania's current account deficit rose to €19.93 billion from January to August 2026, compared to €18.98 billion in the same period last year. Foreign direct investments decreased to €2.12 billion, down from €5.66 billion in the first eight months of 2025. The goods balance deficit increased by €818 million to €22.39 billion, while the services balance recorded a surplus of €9.34 billion, up by €712 million year-on-year. The primary income balance showed a deficit of €6.67 billion, and the secondary income balance shifted from a surplus to a deficit of €219 million. Romania's total external debt reached €238.08 billion, increasing by €7.45 billion since the end of last year, with long-term debt comprising 77.6% of the total. The coverage of imports by reserves was 5.9 months, down from 6 months at the end of last year, and the short-term debt coverage dropped to 93.5%.