FDI to Romania shrink to 1.9% of GDP in 12 months to August

FDI to Romania shrink to 1.9% of GDP in 12 months to August

The gross foreign direct investments (FDI) to Romania contracted by some 7% to EUR 6.5 bln in 12 months to August 2024, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).  Furthermore, FDI to Romania is essentially formed by reinvested earnings (and some intra-group financing) rather than new equity – only EUR 1.8…

FDI to Romania shrink by 17% y/y in 12 months to July

FDI to Romania shrink by 17% y/y in 12 months to July

The foreign direct investments (FDI) to Romania contracted by 16.8% y/y to EUR 5.7 billion (1.7% of GDP) in 12 months to July 2024, less than a quart of the EUR 26.5 bln current account (CA) deficit for the same period, according to data published by the central bank BNR. Gross FDI (inflows) was roughly…