Since 2024, the dollar has partially lost its role as a safe haven asset, but ING notes there has been no global decline in demand for the U.S. currency, according to Logos Press.
The volume of cash receipts at banks’ cash desks in January exceeded their disbursements by 96 million lei, down 6.8% (by 951 million lei) compared to the same month of the previous year, Logos Press reported.
During the external audit of the state institution Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA), the Chamber of Accounts of the Republic of Moldova revealed a low level of use of available resources. About 70 million lei of the Fund for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth of Moldova during 2022-2023 were not used to support entrepreneurs.
In February 2026, citizens invested 41.15 million lei through eVMS.md, failing to support January’s interest in state securities, Logos Press reported.
The volume of new loans granted to individuals in Moldova in January 2026 amounted to 1.865 billion lei (or 35.5% of the total crediting volume of 5.254 billion lei). This figure is 17.5% lower compared to December 2025, Logos Press reported.
The foreign currency cash market in January saw a decline in activity characteristic of the beginning of the year, accompanied by a reduction in buy-sell transactions and an increase in savings sentiment, according to Logos Press.
Hungary has decided not to stop exporting electricity to Ukraine despite recent threats and tensions in the energy sector over the termination of oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, Logos Press reported.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) needs fundamental reform due to inefficiency, violation of international trade rules and inability to fulfill its role. World leaders are in solidarity with this, Logos Press reports.
Slovakia’s threats to cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine from February 23 could create a dangerous capacity shortage in the common energy hub, which in winter conditions could lead to power outages or a sharp rise in tariffs, Logos Press reported.
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.
