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Romanian bank analysts expect economic slowdown and VAT rate hike in 2025

October 8, 2024

Romanian analysts expect 1.5% economic growth this year and the same rate for 2025 when downside risks could bring the GDP growth rate towards 1.0%, according to representatives of the CFA Society Romania unveiling the results of the latest poll among its members, conducted at the end of September.

Some of the analysts expect an economic recession next year.

Regarding the fiscal correction package, a VAT rate hike is most likely since "consumption is the one that has supported the...

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