Romanian managers foresee moderate decrease in economic activity, rise in prices early in 2026
Managers in Romania, especially those in industry and retail trade, estimate a moderate decrease in economic activity at the beginning of the year, simultaneously with a rise in prices, according to a survey conducted by the National…
Radu Dumitrescu · Journalist
· Updated · 2 min read
Managers in Romania, especially those in industry and retail trade, estimate a moderate decrease in economic activity at the beginning of the year, simultaneously with a rise in prices, according to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Around 17.5% of managers in construction and 10.3% in manufacturing estimate that in the period December 2025 – February 2026, the number of employees will decrease. At the same time, 35.2% of managers in retail trade and 40.3% in construction consider that prices will rise.
