A review of recent macro & political developments in Romania - Strong domestic demand fuels current account deficit
A review of recent macro & political developments in Romania - Strong domestic demand fuels current account deficit
Emerging Markets Special Focus Reports
05 Φεβρουαρίου 2008
• Economic growth prospects remain positive in 2008, thanks to a booming construction sector, strong capital inflows and favourable domestic demand trends. • Rising headwinds to medium-term macroeconomic stability call for a more restrictive domestic policy mix, especially in view of the official target for Eurozone entry in 2014. • In a move to address heightened inflation, the NBR hiked its key interest rate by a cumulative 200bps since last October. We see room for 50bps of additional rate tightening this year.