România intră în trimestrul II cu PIB neschimbat, dar economia rămâne pe minus 1,9% anual

Romania's economy contracted by 1.9% in Q2 2026 compared to the same period last year, with significant declines in industry and trade. The GDP for this quarter was approximately 529.7 billion lei, showing stagnation from Q1 2026. While construction and agriculture saw growth, other sectors like industry and commerce faced downturns. Household consumption decreased by 3.1%, but gross fixed capital formation rose by 19.9%. The National Institute of Statistics revised previous GDP estimates, indicating a need for updated historical data. Despite avoiding a downgrade to 'junk' status, economic warnings persist.