News about Macroeconomics

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has set new maximum fuel prices, which will take effect tomorrow, July 21.

The inflation crisis is over, but Europeans are still feeling its effects. As of early 2026, real wages (incomes adjusted for inflation) remain below their early 2021 levels in one out of every three European countries.

Contrary to expectations, the number of students is growing. Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Education and Research show a trend toward increasing demand for higher education and secondary vocational education. The country is seeing an increase in the number of students enrolled in higher education institutions and secondary vocational schools. And the dropout rate does not exceed standard levels.

American journalist and one of the most influential conservative commentators, Tucker Carlson, stated that he intends to help establish a new political party, accusing Republicans and Democrats of taking the same stance on issues of war and public finances.

China’s rapid rise, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other have made geopolitical rivalry the primary force shaping the global economy.

Spain’s proposal to allow Brussels to borrow up to 850 billion euros a year to stimulate growth has reignited a long-standing debate over a common EU debt. However, the prospect of joint borrowing continues to divide the bloc’s member states.

In the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, the average wage in the private sector rose by 5.9% in real terms, while in the public sector it fell by 1.5%.

Bulgaria has decided to withdraw from the “coalition of the willing”—an international group of countries advocating for continued support for Ukraine. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev made this announcement on July 14.

The National Technical Inspection Authority (INST) presented the “Buyer’s Guide”—a practical tool designed for people planning to purchase a home in the Republic of Moldova—at a press conference today.

There has been a lot of discussion lately about the real estate market crisis and its causes. But these discussions are fragmented and not always logically connected. The problem, however, is complex and interconnected. That is precisely why “picking out” individual facts or statistical data and commenting on them without considering the broader chain of factors can lead us down the wrong path in our search for the causes of the crisis. 

The eurozone economy will grow more slowly than expected in the coming years. Economists have revised their forecast downward following a new conflict in the Middle East, which has once again threatened oil and gas supplies.

In just two days, Andy Burnham secured the support of a majority of Labor Party MPs and is expected to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom following Keir Starmer’s resignation. Such a rapid start left potential rivals with almost no chance. However, the closer Burnham gets to power, the more questions arise about what his government will look like and what course it will take.

Bucharest remains the region with the highest salaries in Romania, while Sibiu has become the only county where the average annual net salary has increased by more than 10%. This is according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Political analyst Mihai Isaac compared the political situation on both banks of the Prut River, noting that the Republic of Moldova enjoys greater structural stability due to the composition of its parliament.

Eastern Europe turned out to be the region where the number of dollar millionaires grew the fastest in 2025. Lithuania took the lead, followed by Turkey, Latvia, Hungary, and Ireland. This is according to the annual Global Wealth Report 2025 by the Swiss bank UBS.

Romania’s economy started 2026 on a downward trend: GDP in the first quarter contracted by 1.2% compared to the same period last year. This was confirmed by the country’s National Institute of Statistics (INSSE), which left its preliminary estimate unchanged.

In the first half of the year, the regional employment offices of the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) assisted 12,251 job seekers in finding work. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has set a goal of helping 25,000 job seekers find employment in 2026. In 2025, more than 20,000 people were placed in jobs through the National Employment Agency, which is 20% more than in 2024.

The global economy is facing new risks: inflation is picking up again, and Europe’s largest economies will grow more slowly than expected. This is the conclusion reached by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which, in its new World Economic Outlook report, revised its forecasts for a number of countries and warned of the consequences of rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.

The largest state-owned joint-stock companies are taking their first tentative steps into the capital market. The training sessions, organized in collaboration with the Public Property Agency, cover topics such as the capital market, corporate bond issuance, stock exchange listings, and corporate governance. Soon, the management of state-owned companies will have to put all of this into practice.

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Moldova will conduct a detailed analysis and possible review of budget expenditures. The methodological framework for the review of budget expenditures was presented in late June at an event organized by the ministry with the participation of international experts from UNDP and the World Bank, who are assisting the ministry in this effort.