Inflația crește, economia stagnează. De ce Isărescu nu poate apăsa pe nicio pedală

The National Bank of Romania has maintained the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50%, facing inflation pressures and stagnant economic growth. Inflation has risen again, reaching 6.94% in October, driven by fuel and energy prices. The bank cannot lower rates without worsening economic imbalances or increase them due to stagnant GDP and declining household consumption. The current inflation is supply-driven, influenced by energy costs and drought. The central bank's strategy is one of patience, with expectations for gradual inflation decline starting next year, but returning to target levels is not anticipated until early 2028.