The price of oil has hit a multi-month high, driven by active US preparations for military action against Iran despite ongoing talks between the countries, Logos Press reported.
Crypto-assets of the population are not protected, as their circulation in Moldova is not regulated, and all offers of profitable investments, coming allegedly from the National Bank or other state institution, are false, reports Logos Press.
In global currency markets, the U.S. dollar rose more than 1% this week. This was helped by positive economic data, a tougher stance from the Federal Reserve and tensions between the US and Iran, which kept markets on edge, Logos Press reports.
An expert group of the European Commission with the participation of representatives of Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia will discuss the consequences of disruptions in oil supplies through the Druzhba oil pipeline and alternative routes of fuel transportation (including the use of the Croatian Adriatic pipeline), Logos Press reported.
Hungary and Slovakia announced Wednesday that they have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine amid growing tensions over oil supplies, Logos Press reported.
Swiss giant Holcim Ltd. announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire Germany’s Xella Group for €1.85 billion (about $2.16 billion) back in October last year. The deal represents Holcim’s largest takeover in the last four years, according to Logos Press.
Commercial bank MAIB launched its fourth public offering program for corporate bonds in February, expanding its portfolio of investment solutions for clients, Logos Press reported.
The political focus of accession of the candidate countries (Ukraine, Moldova, Western Balkan countries) is shifting from formal admission to the “club” to the actual ingrowth of economies and institutions into the EU structure even before the official membership status, Logos Press reports.
The National Program “Public Day Care Services – Working Parents, Children in Day Care” plans to create about 5,000 new kindergarten places in 2026-2027, Logos Press reported.
The Moldovan leu has appreciated by 0.59% over the last month and has gained a record 8.93% over the last 12 months, which indicates not only growing confidence in the national currency, Logos Press reported.
The euro is falling amid reports of the ECB chief stepping down early ahead of next year’s French presidential election to give outgoing French leader Emmanuel Macron a chance to influence the choice of her successor, Logos Press reported, citing the Financial Times.
Government support and procurement for sectors such as chips, automobiles, chemicals and quantum technologies will be limited to products made in the European Union, Logos Press reported.
Sweden is considering abandoning its national currency (krona) in favor of the euro, due to geopolitical changes, NATO membership and the krona’s vulnerability, according to Logos Press.
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) proceeds from the expectation that the US dollar will depreciate less in 2026 than in 2025, as the initial effect of trade duties will subside, Logos Press reported.
The U.S. dollar accounts for about 60 percent of the world’s merchandise exports, compared to about 25 percent for the euro, Europe’s single currency, much to the dismay of Brussels and member countries’ finance ministers.
The actual launch of the optional pension fund will only take place after the capital market mega-regulator approves the creation of the National Pension Savings Management Fund (NPSMF), which also includes the appointment of a fund depositary and the approval of an optional pension prospectus, according to Logos Press.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is moving towards the implementation of the European System of National Accounts (ESA 2010), which involves improving international trade and GDP statistics.
Alcohol consumption in the U.S. has declined sharply in recent years, hurting the stock valuations of breweries and liquor companies, according to Logos Press.
The Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is going to consider the report on Moldova and the issue of starting negotiations on a new cooperation program on February 27, 2026, Logos Press reports.
European Union leaders at an informal summit in Belgium agreed to move to the “Europe of Different Speeds” model, which proposes that member states reform their economies separately, Logos Press reported.
