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Romania hikes inflation forecast

Romania hikes inflation forecast

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) revised upward, to 7.5% its inflation prognosis for the end of this year on Wednesday, 9 August. According to the data presented by the central bank’s governor Mugur Isarescu, inflation will be 4.4% at the end of 2024. Presenting the Quarterly

Romania's top banker - 'close tax loopholes'

Romania's top banker - 'close tax loopholes'

2 min read Economy, Romania, BNR, Lazea

National Bank of Romania (BNR) chief economist Valentin Lazea warned that the country’s ballooning deficit could make it “the next candidate for IMF assistance and possible suspension of EU funds”. Lazea wrote that Romania risks achieving an unwanted economic precedent in the EU: “a country that committed to reducing