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29 January 2026, 08:30

In the first 11 months of 2025, the turnover in wholesale trade increased by 1.6% compared to 2024, with variations depending on sectors.

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29 January 2026, 08:05

Lukoil has reached an agreement with the American fund Carlyle Group for the sale of its international division, as a result of the sanctions imposed by the USA in 2025.

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29 January 2026, 07:53

The Minister of Agriculture, Florin Barbu, proposes capping the commercial markup on food when inflation exceeds 5%, with limits of 20% for processors and 5% for distributors.

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Philip Morris corporate affairs director calls for greater accountability and dialogue to protect investments in Romania

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The European Union is working on the implementation of the digital euro to reduce dependence on American giants in payments and to strengthen economic autonomy.

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29 January 2026, 07:39

Economist Valentin Lazea emphasizes that Romania missed its entry into the eurozone due to an unsustainable fiscal policy, favoring rapid but unbalanced economic growth.

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29 January 2026, 07:28

Elon Musk announced the halt of production of the Model X SUV and the Model S sedan, focusing on artificial intelligence and projects like the Optimus robot.

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29 January 2026, 07:12

Mugur Tolici has been appointed central cashier of BNR, marking an important change in the signature of Romanian banknotes, the first in 25 years.

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29 January 2026, 07:02

OpenAI charges approximately 60 dollars for 1,000 ad impressions in ChatGPT, a rate nearly three times higher than that practiced by Meta platforms, without providing clear information about the performance of campaigns for advertising agencies.

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29 January 2026, 05:20

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the U.S. will not intervene in the foreign exchange market, despite speculation regarding the Japanese yen and the depreciation of the dollar.

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29 January 2026, 05:09

Gold rose by over 27% in 2026, reaching nearly $5,600 per ounce, while silver hit a record of $119.34 amid economic uncertainties.

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29 January 2026, 04:40

The Swiss franc appreciated significantly at the beginning of 2026, reaching record levels, which worries the Swiss authorities due to the impact on the economy.

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29 January 2026, 04:31

The American dollar is in a bear market, with a decrease of 2.2% in 2025. Although a weaker dollar stimulates exports, it also brings risks of inflation and loss of investor confidence.

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29 January 2026, 04:29

Tesla reported a 3% decrease in revenue in 2025 and will invest 2 billion dollars in the artificial intelligence start-up xAI

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28 January 2026, 20:50

PNL MEP Virgil Popescu emphasizes the need for interconnections and accelerated investments to reduce energy prices in Southeast Europe.

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28 January 2026, 19:12

Romania's public debt has reached 1,000 billion lei, representing almost 60% of GDP. The state borrows two lei out of ten for expenses, and the debt per Romanian is 57,000 lei.

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28 January 2026, 18:38

The European Central Bank is working on a digital euro to modernize payments and reduce dependence on foreign companies, with a launch estimated in 2029.

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28 January 2026, 18:36

German Chancellor Merz discussed the postponement of the ratification of the EU-US trade agreement and the importance of the agreement with Mercosur, highlighting the challenges related to customs duties.

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28 January 2026, 18:14

The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, announced that the EU is analyzing the purchase of LNG from Canada, Qatar, and North Africa, with the aim of reducing dependence on the USA.

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28 January 2026, 18:03

The European Commission will allocate nearly 650 million euros for 14 cross-border energy projects, including 103.69 million euros for the CARMEN project in Romania and Bulgaria.

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28 January 2026, 17:52

The Ministry of Finance wants to increase the ceiling of the MTN program by 9 billion euros, reaching 99 billion euros, to cover the financing needs for 2026 and 2027.

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