CFA Indicator: Romanian confidence index drops as inflation fears persist
The Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator compiled by CFA Romania Association fell by 7.3 points in October 2025, reflecting continued economic uncertainty in the country.
The Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator compiled by CFA Romania Association fell by 7.3 points in October 2025, reflecting continued economic uncertainty in the country.
Romania's budget deficit stood at 3.39% of GDP after the first five months of 2025, a slight decrease compared to 3.41% of GDP in the similar period last year.
Romania's President Nicușor Dan said in his inauguration speech, held in front of MPs, that the country's short term challenge relates to its budget deficit.
Total revenues amounted to RON 523.9 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, up 12.7%, while expenditures of the consolidated general budget totaled RON 649.6 billion, up 20.6%.
As of April 2020, Romania has been in the excessive deficit procedure (EDP), as a result of exceeding, in 2019, the 3% budget deficit limit set in the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP).

Romania's Ministry of Finance has raised approximately €4.7 billion from international financial markets through the country's first external bond issuance of 2026.
Patria Bank has signed a contract to sell its 99.9% stake in SAI Patria Asset Management to BRD Asset Management SAI for €5.5 million.
The current conflict in Iran may only have a marginal impact on the global economy, according to an opinion by stock exchange broker Investimental.
Romania's pharmaceutical sector demonstrates resilience despite fiscal consolidation and slowing economic growth, according to Allianz Trade's latest analysis.
Mark Twain International School (IS) is preparing to open a new flagship campus in Balotești, representing a €30 million investment in private education in Romania. The opening is scheduled for September 2028.