The CFA Romania Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator decreased by 7.3 points in October, and inflation and economic growth expectations have significantly reduced.

The expected inflation rate for the next 12 months has decreased to 6.26%, with 75% of participants anticipating a reduction in it. Additionally, 83% of respondents expect a depreciation of the leu, with an anticipated exchange rate of 5.2045 lei for one euro in the next 12 months. Economic growth expectations for 2025 have been reduced to 0.6%, and for 2026, growth is estimated to be below 1%. The anticipated budget deficit for 2025 is 8.3% of GDP, and public debt could reach 62% of GDP in the next 12 months. Regarding the real estate market, 54% of participants foresee stagnation in residential property prices, and 67% believe that these are overvalued.