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2026.10.0812:00:07UTC+00Romania Holds Key Interest Rate at 6.50% as Central Bank Sticks to Tight Policy

Romania has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 6.50%, according to the latest decision released on 08 October 2026. The rate remains at the same level as the previous reading, signaling a continuation of the central bank’s tight monetary stance.

By maintaining borrowing costs at 6.50%, policymakers are opting for stability rather than a new phase of tightening or easing. This steady rate suggests that authorities continue to prioritize price and financial stability, while monitoring how earlier rate hikes filter through to the broader economy.

Investors and market participants will be watching closely for any shift in tone in future decisions, as the unchanged rate could indicate that Romania is either at or near the peak of its current interest rate cycle, depending on upcoming inflation and growth data.

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