The economic growth of Romania estimated for this year is situated between 2% and 2.5% against 4% three weeks ago, before the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine,stated Mihai Purcarea, member of the CFA Society Romania board, in a speciality event which presented a CFA Romania survey.According to the survey, 23% of the interviewees expect an economic growth between 2.5% and 3% and 22% under 2%. 13% of the participants to the survey expect a growth of over 4%.Asked about the expectations regarding the average inflation of this year, 31% of the participants expect inflation of over 10%, 27% an inflation covered between 9 and 10%, and 24% an average inflation of 8-9%.When referring to the exchange rate, most participants to the survey (38%) estimated an exchange rate of 5-5.05 lei/euro on 31st December 2022, and 24% an exchange rate of 4.95-5 lei/euro.The ROBOR/three months is expected to be between 4% and 5% on 31st December 2022 by 40% of the interviewees, between 5% and 6% by 31% interviewees and between 3% and 4% by 19% of the interviewees to the survey.Similarly, the interests to the state bonds with maturity for 5 years are estimated at 5% - 6% on 31st December 2022 by 41% of the participants. 22% of the participants to the survey estimate values covered between 4% and 5% and also 22% values covered between 6% and 7%.Almost half of the participants to the survey (46%) expect that BET-XT of the most liquid 25 bonds on the stock market to increase this year by 0%-10% and 30% estimate a drop between 0% and 10%.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
