Currency strategists predict that the US dollar exchange rate will remain in a certain range in the near future and then weaken by the end of the year. Although analysts expected it to weaken, their confidence has waned in recent months and they now forecast a smaller decline or even a rise in the exchange rate. This is due to optimism about the imminent end of the conflict in the Middle East and its temporary impact on inflation.
The Palace of the Republic (SE Palatul Republicii) ended the fiscal year 2025 with a sharp drop in net profit. According to the presented financial statements, the profit for the reporting period amounted to 123,211 lei, which is almost six times lower (-82.5%) than the previous year’s figure, when it reached 703,061 lei.
Moldova’s state budget deficit in January-April 2026 was almost half (by 47.9%) higher than in the same period of 2025.
The Moldovan government is raising the cost of domestic borrowing. The Ministry of Finance announced the launch of a new subscription round for government securities (GS) for the period from June 2 to June 14, 2026 through the eVMS.md platform. The fixed interest rates for all subscription terms for government securities (GS) for individuals from the May subscription round remain increased from 7.45% to 7.85%, making investments for citizens more attractive and profitable compared to bank deposits.
Moldova is preparing to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of independence. The government has drafted a national program of jubilee events entitled “Independence that unites us. Moldova-35”.
In January-March 2026, the volume of investments in long-term assets in Moldova significantly decreased. In annual terms, capital investments amounted to 6.2 billion lei, decreasing overall by 2.4%. This statistic reflects the general decline in the investment activity of businesses at the beginning of the year, despite the stimulus programs included in the state budget.
Children and young people under the age of 25 with type 1 diabetes will have access to sensors for continuous glucose monitoring, which will be reimbursed from mandatory health insurance funds.
The Customs Service informs that the follow-up checks carried out between May 4 and May 29, 2026, revealed additional customs liabilities amounting to MDL 3.89 million, which will be recovered and transferred to the state budget.
The minimum wage will become the subject of direct negotiations at the level of the company, industry or region. This means a transition from centralized regulation to a model based on the autonomy of social partners.
The expenses caused by heavy rains and floods in Calarasi, Straseni, Ungheni and Criuleni districts will be covered from the budgets of local authorities. The government will be involved only where the damage cannot be covered locally. At the same time, the central authorities have assumed the liquidation of damages to the infrastructure of national importance.
