Finance | 18 February, 2025 at 10:51 AM
tbi bank Survey: Only 1 in 10 Romanians say they have saved enough money
Only 11.4% of respondents believe they managed to save enough in 2024 to meet their financial needs and expectations.
Only 11.4% of respondents believe they managed to save enough in 2024 to meet their financial needs and expectations.
On the other hand, 28% say they are optimistic about the year ahead, with a significantly higher percentage among those with incomes over RON 6,000 (33%).
Almost 7 out of 10 Romanians have low self-esteem, and 66% do not trust other people, these being the main obstacles in people's personal development.
Gen Z save for pleasure and education (14%), while Millennials (56%). Best Agers (57%) want to be fully covered in case of unpredictable times.
Most Romanians have their first gains from trading after 8-12 months of continuous learning and practice, and the most demanding ones after the first 4 months.
Data shows direct flights are encouraging Romanians to visit the American metropolis.
Global financial wealth is up nearly 7% in 2023 to $275 trillion, after a 4% decline in 2022.
Lesbos, Skiathos (Greece) and Ischia (Italy) are among the most sought-after summer holiday destinations by those who want a holiday as a couple, with friends or with family
A percent of 66.8% of Romanians are willing to take off from work or studies and travel without knowing the exact destinations they will be visiting.
Banca Transilvania Group has entered the exchange-traded fund market by launching the BT Index Romania ETF BET-TR, managed by BT Asset Management.
Romania's annual inflation rate will increase and remain at higher levels than previously forecast during March-June 2026, according to the minutes from the National Bank of Romania's monetary policy meeting held in early April.
Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for €8.7 million in non-reimbursable financing from the Modernisation Fund to implement a battery storage facility at the Porțile de Fier II hydroelectric plant.
Romanian awareness of sustainable construction concepts reaches 86%, significantly above the European average of 69%, according to the barometer published by Saint-Gobain's Observatory for Sustainable Construction.
Romania's job market in Q1 2026 showed a significant imbalance between supply and demand, with applications on OLX Locuri de Muncă rising 10.6% to 2.62 million whilst total job postings dropped 43.1% to 41,221 compared to the same period in 2025.