This was announced by the National Bank of Moldova, as part of the decision of its Executive Committee to reduce the prime rate applied to the main short-term monetary policy operations, from 6% to 5% per annum.
As the regulator notes, preliminary data for the third quarter of 2025 indicate a moderate growth of the euro area economy, despite geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty over the past year. Oil prices were affected by the OPEC+ decision to suspend the increase in oil production, tense relations between the US, Venezuela and Colombia, as well as the resumption of peace talks over the war in Ukraine.
Thus, in November 2025, the monthly average price of Brent crude oil declined for the fifth consecutive month. Natural gas prices in Europe reached their lowest level since April 2024 due to stable liquefied natural gas supplies to Europe, flows secured through Norwegian pipelines, favorable weather forecasts, and peace talks related to the war in Ukraine.
In 2026, natural gas prices in Europe are expected to decline further as supplies stabilize amid increasing LNG supplies.
At the same time, international food price forecasts for 2026 point to a slight decline, which could be influenced by supply shocks and geopolitical factors.
