Economia României a stagnat în trimestrul al doilea, dar a evitat o scădere mai puternică / Economiștii mențin prognoza de recesiune ușoară pentru acest an

Romania's economy showed stagnation in Q2 2026, with a 0.4% annual decline, surpassing pessimistic market forecasts. Despite weak performance, public investments helped mitigate deeper contractions. Analysts expect gradual improvement in the second half of the year, driven by business and consumer confidence. However, risks remain due to ongoing political instability and external factors. Both Erste Group and ING Bank predict slight economic contractions for 2026, with expectations of recovery in 2027.