Romania Q3 GDP +2.1% q/q, second in EU; y/y growth weak at 0.3%

Eurostat data shows Romania's Q3 2026 GDP rose 2.1% q/q, the second-highest in the EU after Ireland, but annual growth was only 0.3%, among the weakest in the bloc. The quarterly rebound suggests a sharp recovery from prior weakness, while the subdued y/y figure indicates underlying momentum remains fragile. This divergence signals potential volatility in Romanian assets and regional growth expectations.

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