Economic Confidence Rises in March, but CFA Analysts Caution about Main Risk for Romania Economy: Possible Downgrade to Junk

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The Macroeconomic Confidence Index of CFA Romania Association in March rose by 7.3 points to 43.9 points, exclusively on the increase of the anticipations component of the index, while the current conditions component was relatively unchanged.
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Colliers: Home-Buying Interest Drops to 35% in 2025 from 44% in Previous Years
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OMV Petrom Closes Transaction With NewMed Energy To Advance Exploration In Bulgaria's Han Asparuh Offshore Block
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Randstad Romania Workmonitor 2025: Romanians Prioritize Job Security And Work-Life Balance Over Salary
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Nestlé Brings New Product To Romanian Market: KitKat Chocolate Bars
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Delgaz Grid Installs More Than 72,000 Smart Meters, Total Investment Reaches EUR75M
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Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest Office Space Fit-Out Average Costs Up 12% in 2024, To over EUR1,000/Sqm
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The average cost of fitting out Bucharest office spaces rose by 12% in 2024 against 2023, going beyond EUR1,000/sqm, in line with regional... more
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Law Firm NNDKP Promotes 12 Lawyers And 1 Tax Consultant Across Five Practice Areas
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Law firm Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) promotes 11 lawyers and 1 tax consultant in 2025, bolstering five key practice areas... more
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Statistical Office: Net Investment In Romania Down 4.9% YoY To RON193B In 2024
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Net investment in Romania's economy decreased by 4.9% in 2024 against 2023, to RON193.79 billion (EUR38.936 billion), the country's statistical... more
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Statistical Data: 60,787 Housing Units Completed In Romania In 2024, 15% Fewer vs 2023
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The number of housing units completed in Romania in 2024 fell by 15% compared to 2023 to a total of 60,787 units, data from the country’s... more
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Statistical Office: Romania’s Trade Deficit Widens 38.5% YoY To EUR2.7B In January 2025
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Romania's trade balance posted a deficit of EUR2.7 billion in January 2025, higher by EUR761 million (+38.5%) compared to the level reported in... more
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North Bucharest Investments Teams Up with Real Estate Developer Primes to Sell Premium Housing Project in Northern Bucharest
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Bilka Aims to Invest EUR10M in International Expansion
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Romania Car Output Down 14% in Jan-Feb 2025 To 85.260 Units
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AROBS Has EUR45-50M Ready for Acquisitions
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Salt Bank Expects to Overshoot RON3B Asset Mark at End-2025
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Salt Bank, the first 100% digital Romanian bank, has already reached assets of above RON1 billion and expects to go beyond RON3 billion at yearend. more

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Managers of Pillar II mandatory private pension funds and Pillar III voluntary private pension ones will be able to invest up to 10% of
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Romanian investors last year spent EUR577 million on acquisitions in the region, three times more than in 2023, in line with data from
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Romania’s land market remained stable in 2024, with the volume of transactions nearing EUR450 million, similar to the level recorded
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Survey: Romania Could Increase Its GDP By 10% Until 2050 By Boosting Savings
Romania could increase its gross domestic product (GDP) by 10% until 2050, generating an additional contribution of EUR575 billion by boosting savings and redirecting them towards lucrative investments, according to a survey conducted by McKinsey&Company in spring 2022.