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Investing.com - Romania’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter of 2025, according to flash GDP data released Thursday.
The Romanian economy grew by 1.2% quarter-on-quarter in the April-June period, significantly outpacing the Bloomberg consensus median forecast of 0.3% growth. This represents a substantial economic rebound for the Eastern European nation.
In annual terms, Romania’s GDP increased by 0.3% compared to the same period last year, falling short of the 0.6% year-on-year growth that analysts had projected. For the first half of 2025, the economy has expanded by 0.3% compared to the first half of 2024.
The statistical office implemented significant revisions to historical economic data series, which contributed to forecast discrepancies. These revisions particularly affected annual growth projections, with some analysts having expected a contraction of 1.8% year-on-year.
The quarterly growth figure of 1.2% marks a notable acceleration in Romania’s economic activity, suggesting the country may be gaining momentum after a period of slower growth earlier in the year.
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