News about Macroeconomics
Popular statistical service Numbeo has presented a fresh ranking of countries in terms of average monthly salary after taxes.
European aviation is preparing for the winter season with a worrying scenario: airlines may start cutting flights amid expensive fuel and deteriorating flight economics.
The wheat market has entered the weather market phase – the phase of dependence on forecasts of the new harvest. Exchange quotations are growing amid expectations of a significant reduction in production in key exporting countries in the 2026/27 marketing year. Especially as the most influential forecasters – the International Grains Council (IGC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – report a potential reduction in the crop-2026.
For several years now, a significant part of Chinese youth, disillusioned with their economic prospects, has been adhering to the principle of “lying down”, i.e. refusing in principle to engage in career competition (the notorious “rat race”).
Citizens of Moldova and Ukraine will be able to receive pensions for the length of service earned in the neighboring state, regardless of where they live now. The Moldovan government will consider on Wednesday, May 27, a draft ratification of an agreement with Ukraine in the social security sector.
Turkey’s state-owned banks were forced to make large-scale currency interventions following a court ruling against a Turkish opposition leader, and the stock market collapsed 6.1 percent in a short time.
In two weeks, on June 7, Armenia will hold elections to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament. Nineteen political forces are registered to participate in the elections: two blocs and 17 parties. The total number of voters is 2,483,520. This figure is comparable to that of Moldova, and the parallels do not end there.
In the near future, the world economy risks a crisis comparable to the 2008 recession.
Prices may increase by 10% by the end of the year. This was pointed out by the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Eugeniu Osmochescu. According to him, petrol and diesel will be followed by an inevitable rise in the prices of everyday products and services.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has offered his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky to meet. The offer was made against the background of Kiev’s warnings that Russia was preparing a new offensive through the Belarusian territory to the Ukrainian capital and Chernihiv Region.
Over the next five years, the balance of power among the world’s largest economies may change significantly. India will make the most impressive leap to the top of the list.
In April 2026, the net demand of economic agents (legal entities) for foreign currency in Moldova was covered by the net supply from individuals by 80.5%. This indicator shows a decrease compared to March, when the level of coverage amounted to 92.0%. The main indicators and tendencies of the foreign exchange market, according to the official reports of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), were formed under the influence of business activity recovery and servicing of external liabilities.
On Friday, investment bank JPMorgan warned that Turkey’s central bank is likely to raise its key interest rate to 40%. The increase could come before the next scheduled meeting in June, given the current market volatility caused by political factors.
The European Commission said Thursday it has sharply lowered its forecast for Romania’s economic growth in 2026 to 0.1 percent from 1.1 percent projected last fall.
Germany’s economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026 thanks to an increase in exports. According to official data, exports grew by 3.3% quarter-on-quarter, while investment fell by 1.5%.
Chisinau will not receive money, but the rigidity of criteria for evaluating economic policy will remain at the level of standard IMF loan agreements. Any violation of the reform schedule will instantly deprive Moldova of the status of a “reliable borrower” before other donors.
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF’s Executive Board for discussion and decision.
The government has given a negative opinion on a new legislative initiative to lower the retirement age for mothers with many children. The Cabinet of Ministers considered that since women on average live longer, the measure could lead to additional pressure on the budget.
Finance Minister Andrian Havrilice today made a statement on the outcome of the negotiations on the agreement with the IMF. He specified, without giving details, that the sides agreed on the objectives of reducing the budget deficit and on the measures needed for a sustainable economic growth.
Deputy Prime Minister, Economic Development and Digitalization Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu said that the information that appeared in the press, according to which he allegedly claimed that Moldova needs 300,000 migrants for its economy, does not correspond to reality.
