După primele 9 luni, economia rămâne pe minus, dar toamna vine cu prima creștere a PIB după trei trimestre de contracție

Romania's GDP shows a slight increase in Q3 2026 after three consecutive quarters of decline, but the economy remains down overall for the first nine months. The GDP rose by 0.1% year-on-year in Q3, while the adjusted seasonal growth was 0.3%. Despite this growth, the economy is still 0.3% lower than last year on a gross basis. The revisions by INS indicate a less severe but prolonged recession, with adjustments affecting previous quarterly growth rates. The reasons behind the GDP increase remain unclear, with potential contributions from inventory stabilization, increased investments, or a slight recovery in consumption. The upcoming provisional estimates will clarify the GDP structure, but the economy has not yet entered a new growth cycle.