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Annual inflation in Moldova in March 2026 amounted to 5.81%, remaining within ±1.5 percentage points of the 5% target for the third consecutive month - the National Bank of Moldova

Annual inflation in Moldova in March 2026 amounted to 5.81%, remaining within ±1.5 percentage points of the 5% target for the third consecutive month - the National Bank of Moldova

This is stated in the National Bank of Moldova's materials regarding the latest decision of its Executive Committee to increase the base rate applied to key short-term monetary policy operations by 1.5 percentage points, from 5% to 6.5% per annum. According to the NBM, annual inflation in March 2026 amounted to 5.81%, 0.75 percentage points higher than the previous month, and remained within ±1.5 percentage points of the medium-term inflation target of 5% for the third consecutive month. Overall, the annual inflation rate for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to 5.24% and slightly exceeded the level projected in the Inflation Review for February 2026, which was due to rising energy prices against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions. // 07.05.2026 – InfoMarket.

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The National Bank of Moldova has raised the base rate applied to the main short-term monetary policy operations by 1.5 percentage points—from 5% to 6.5% per annum
The National Bank of Moldova has raised the base rate applied to the main short-term monetary policy operations by 1.5 percentage points—from 5% to 6.5% per annum
The Moldova-EU Parliamentary Association Committee calls for the opening of formal accession negotiations for Moldova to the EU across all clusters by the end of 2026
The Moldova-EU Parliamentary Association Committee calls for the opening of formal accession negotiations for Moldova to the EU across all clusters by the end of 2026
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Moldova is maintaining macroeconomic stability and will continue with reforms and investments to strengthen economic resilience and advance on the path to European integration – the Ministry of Finance
Moldova is maintaining macroeconomic stability and will continue with reforms and investments to strengthen economic resilience and advance on the path to European integration – the Ministry of Finance
A Moldovan Parliament delegation is participating in the 17th meeting of the Moldova-EU Parliamentary Association Committee, which is taking place on May 5 in Brussels
A Moldovan Parliament delegation is participating in the 17th meeting of the Moldova-EU Parliamentary Association Committee, which is taking place on May 5 in Brussels
Moldova's national resilience depends on the coordinated functioning of the entire institutional system and is built on shared responsibility, coordination, and preparedness - Alexandru Munteanu
Moldova's national resilience depends on the coordinated functioning of the entire institutional system and is built on shared responsibility, coordination, and preparedness - Alexandru Munteanu