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.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to weaken across most of Central, Eastern, and Southeast
Romania’s prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea (PNL, yet not backed by his party) in the evening
Finnish renewable energy investor Korkia has secured technical connection approval (ATR) from
OMV Petrom (BVB: SNP), the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, has taken the
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has opened a new research and development
Romania's current account (CA) deficit narrowed by 12% y/y to EUR 7.98 billion in the first four
Romania's industrial output posted a 3.0% y/y decline in April, after the average 1.9% y/y
Banca Comercială Română (BCR), part of Austria's Erste Group, has completed a RON 1 billion (EUR 200
Sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Romania increased by 1.9% year-on-year in volume terms
The average net wage in Romania increased by 3.5% y/y to RON 5,843 (EUR 1,117) in April
Romania is seeking to reduce the budgetary impact of a EUR 680 million payment obligation to Pfizer