Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed on February 2 that the country has formally filed a lawsuit with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to overturn the decision to ban Russian energy purchases, Logos Press reported.
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reported on February 2 the destruction of a batch of 15 tons of fresh imported dill due to exceeding pesticide standards, Logos Press reports.
The authorities have started discussing a draft law on investments, which is intended to clarify the state’s policy on strategic investments and their special legal status, Logos Press reported.
Morgan Stanley, one of the largest US financial conglomerates specializing in investment banking and asset management, has identified four major forces that will shape the global macroeconomic landscape in 2026. According to the bank’s analysts, these are the spread of AI/technology, the future of energy, a multipolar world and societal shifts.
Global hotel and travel companies will see a rise in profits in the first quarter of 2026, thanks to a weak dollar, according to Logos Press.
The annual exhibition World Money Fair gathered in Berlin participants from more than 50 countries, among them a delegation of the National Bank of Moldova NBM headed by Governor Anca Dragu, reports Logos Press.
The eurozone central bank summarized the results of Friday’s Jan. 30 meeting at which it cut three benchmark interest rates by 0.25 p.p., as the consensus forecast of economists suggested, adding pressure on the Euro, Logos Press reported.
Participants of the Moldovan financial market underwent training on unified protection against cyberattacks within the framework of the implementation of the EU Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience DORA by the National Bank, Logos Press reports.
A digital tool has been introduced in Moldova to protect consumers from potential risks when investing in virtual assets, as well as to obtain useful information about virtual assets and the most common types of fraud related to their use, Logos Press reports.
The strengthening of the euro for the Moldovan exporters has both positive and negative consequences, being a reflection of the ongoing world processes, reports Logos Press.
Brent crude oil futures rose more than 2% and reached almost $70 per barrel, which could directly affect the Moldovan economy, according to Logos Press.
Decrease in profitability of insurance business against the background of partial liberalization of tariffs and toughening of requirements for stability of insurance companies should not be an obstacle for development, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) considers and urges insurers to adapt more actively to the changes, reports logos Press.
The euro has reached a new all-time high against the dollar, confirming the recovery of its positions amid the deteriorating position of the U.S. currency, reports the press.
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) in 2026-2027 will focus on strengthening the sustainability of the banking sector, improving corporate governance, as well as controlling credit, operational and IT risks, Logos Press reported.
JP Morgan Chase, one of the most influential players from Wall Street, is interested in the financial sector of Moldova as part of expanding its presence in Central and Eastern Europe, reports Logos Press.
External loans in Moldova, despite their significant growth, are aimed at maintaining budgetary stability, but at the same time they create long-term risks, according to Logos Press.
Over 1.5 billion in dollar equivalent transfers from abroad to individuals last year, reversing the established trend of declining currency flows and supporting solvent demand in the domestic market, according to Logos Press.
In 2025, the public’s demand for loans from non-banks has increased, leading to a significant growth in their loan portfolios, according to Logos Press.
The solvency ratio of insurance companies was 180% for general insurance and 695% for life insurance, well above the minimum requirement (≥100% plus a 10% margin of safety), reflecting the solid financial position and the ability of companies to meet their obligations and ensure the long-term stability of the sector, Logos Press reported.
In 2025, Moldova’s banking sector showed an increase in profitability by 23.5% (or by 938 million lei) compared to 2024 (3.987 billion lei), Logos Press reported.
