Romania’s central bank keeps 6.5% monetary rate, warns of inflationary risks

11 August 2026 In line with expectations, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) on August 10 decided to keep the key policy rate unchanged at 6.50%. BNR reiterated expectations for headline inflation to drop sharply during Q3 from double-digit rates in Q2, but it also mentions “notable uncertainties and risks” generated b

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at its August meeting, after three rate hikes earlier this year.