News about inflation
In March, the U.S. consumer price index increased by 0.9% – from 2.4% to 3.3%. The index reached its highest level since May 2024, analysts of The Kobeissi Letter noted.
In March, average consumer prices in Moldova increased by 5.8% year-on-year, up 2.7% YTD, confirming the acceleration trend. As of February 2026, annual inflation rose to 5.1% after January’s low of 4.8%.
The discovery of a gas field off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast coincided with a critical moment in the war in Iran.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 9.
The eurozone private sector in March showed the weakest expansion in nine months. This follows from the business activity index (PMI) data published by S&P Global.
The Moldovan government has suspended tenders for major infrastructure projects due to rising energy prices, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea said on the air of a Moldovan TV channel.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 8.
S&P Global Ratings affirmed Romania’s ‘BBB-‘ rating on April 3 with a negative outlook and noted that risks associated with the implementation of Romania’s public finance consolidation program will remain high in the coming years.
The European Commission (EC) has urged EU countries to limit large-scale measures to support economies, including energy subsidies and tax cuts, because of the risk of high inflation and budget deficits.
The first cryptocurrency will collapse to $10,000 if buyers can’t overcome and hold the $75,000 level.
Guarantees on loans taken out by homeowners’ associations for energy saving projects can cover more than 90% of their cost.
At an extraordinary meeting on Friday, the Romanian government approved a draft emergency decree aimed at reducing the excise tax on diesel fuel by 30 bani (about 1 Moldovan leu), which will directly reduce the price at gas stations.
The French real estate market continues to show signs of cooling. According to analysts Meilleurs Agents, the first quarter of 2026 turned out to be weaker than expected: interest in buying housing does not grow into real transactions, despite the stabilization of prices.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 3.
The price of gold, which was recently at its peak, is experiencing one of the sharpest declines in recent years. During March, the precious metal lost more than 13% of its value.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has paralyzed maritime transport, causing ad hoc fertilizer shortages and a spike in energy prices. However, for the potato and ‘chip’ industry worldwide, this means sharply reduced margins and operational uncertainty for the whole of the coming season. The crisis will definitely affect the Moldovan potato industry.
Hundreds of gas stations in France have experienced fuel supply disruptions after the government imposed restrictions on the price of gasoline and diesel.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 2.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in lower energy prices after the end of the U.S. operation in Iran.
Foreign exchange reserves rose by €200 million in March, thanks to a tranche from the European Commission, reaching €5.272 billion. This increase followed a two-month decline, surpassing the previous high of €5.260 billion in 2024 and setting a new historical record.
