Romanian managers are estimating for the next three months a price increase in the processing industry, retail and services, according to the results of a survey published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).In the said survey of January 2022, managers in the processing industry project for the following three months a relative stability of production volume (conjectural balance of 1%). For the manufacturing activity of coking products and products obtained by crude oil processing the highest increase will be registered (62% conjectural balance).Regarding the number of employees, a relative stability is estimated, the conjectural balance being +4% for the total of the processing industry. For the industrial prices, there is a forecast of increase in the following three months (39% conjectural balance).According to the estimates of January 2022, the construction activity will register a moderate drop in production volume in the next three months (-6% conjectural balance). Managers are estimating a moderate drop in the number of employees (conjectural balance of -7%). Regarding prices in construction works, an accentuated growth is projected (conjectural balance of +49%).In the retail sector managers estimate a moderate drop of economic activity in the next three months (conjectural balance of -12%). Volume of orders for the suppliers of goods towards commercial units will register a moderate drop (-7% conjectural balance). Employers forecast a moderate increase of number of employees for the next three months (+12% conjectural balance).Business managers estimate an increase in retail prices (+39% conjectural balance).According to the estimates of January 2022, the demand for services (turnover) will know a relative stability in the next three months (+2% conjectural balance). The services sector also estimates relative stability in number of employees (-2% conjectural balance). According to the opinion of managers, sale prices or service billing will have an upwards trend (+23% conjectural balance).
In the absence of current negative influences, Romania’s economy could have an annual growth potential of 3-4%. Political instability and global geopolitical risks are dampening growth. Economic growth in 2024 was driven by wage increases and accelerating consumption, satisfied however largely through imports. Due to a decline in domestic economic competitiveness, net exports contributed negatively […]
The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) announced on Thursday, March 13, the launch of a new financial education section on the BVB Research Hub platform, dedicated to retail investors. The capital market operator said that it started this project out of the need to increase the level of financial education and promote the investment culture. It […]
The Romanian governing coalition's presidential candidate, Crin Antonescu, announced on Thursday, March 13, that he is launching a podcast designed to popularize his candidacy before the May elections. Antonescu, who is backed by the alliance made up of the Liberals (PNL), Social Democrats (PSD), the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians (UDMR), and the minorities, stated that he will […]
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Mihaela Murariu, Attorney at Law at Grecu Partners Business Law Firm, analyzes the impact of Artificial Intelligence on personal data protection. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous technology, used in more and more fields, from marketing and healthcare to recruitment and financial services. However, the widespread use of AI raises numerous questions about privacy […]
Starting next week, the gardens and interior of the presidential Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest will be open to visitors every weekend, from Friday to Sunday. Interim president Ilie Bolojan announced the initiative, emphasizing it as a gesture of respect and openness from the Presidential Administration. “Every weekend, from Friday to Sunday, this entire area, including […]
