Iulian studied physics at the University of Bucharest, and he sees himself as a physicist in the broadest sense of the word. He also studied economics at Charles University in Prague and Central European University in Budapest, after a master’s program in business administration at Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies. Since recently, he’s been exploring coding and data analysis for business and economics. As a freelancer, he worked for nearly two decades as an analyst for ISI Emerging Markets, Euromonitor International, Business New Europe, but also as a consultant for OMV Petrom and UkrAgroConsult. Iulian was part of the founding team of Ziarul Financiar. At Romania Insider, which he joined in 2018, he is reviewing the latest economic developments for the premium bulletins and newsletters. He would gladly discuss topics such as macroeconomics, emerging markets, Prague, energy sector including renewable, Led Zeppelin, financial services, as well as tech start-ups and innovative technologies. Email him at iulian@romania-insider.com.
Two new private equity funds - Evolving Europe Principal Investments Fund II and Finance in Motion
UniCredit downgraded its 2024 growth forecast for Romania to 1.7% (from 2.4% in July) due to the
The medium-term fiscal plan that Romania is supposed to send to the European Commission (EC) this
Romania’s industrial production index plunged by 4.2% y/y in August, marking one of the most
The gross foreign direct investments (FDI) to Romania contracted by some 7% to EUR 6.5 bln in 12
Romania’s current account (CA) deficit increased by 25% y/y to EUR 2.8 bln in August 2024 amid the
Both the expectations and the sentiment on the current conditions have deteriorated in September
Romania may be retained EUR 1 billion out of the EUR 2.3 bln third disbursement under the Resilience
The gross minimum statutory wage would increase in Romania from RON 3,700 now to around RON 4,100 in
The senior ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) drafted and submitted to the Parliament a bill that
The Ministry of Energy drafted an emergency ordinance in Romania to allow the ministries acting as