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The National Bank’s new policy: from lenient oversight to sanction standards?Data about the Activity of Moldovan Commercial Banks on April 30, 2026Tarmo SILD: Energbank has been profitable ever since it came under the ownership of Iute GroupThe MDL mirrors the EUR volatility: Moldovan economy adjusts to new realityInflation “not by the book,” or Welcome to the crisis? The National Bank increases banks' share of equity capital in their operating activitiesIs the National Bank “financing” the state budget to the detriment of the economy? And what do the IMF and commercial banks have to do with it?Inflationary measures amid high inflation, or anticipation of the National Bank of Moldova's Stop-and-Go policyDr. Sándor Csány: Being the 4th largest, OTP in Moldova will grow both organically as well as through possible mergers and acquisitions It seems to be a place, but it is notScott HOCKLANDER: For me, the persistence of Moldovan citizens is not only a learned lesson, but also a great exampleSorin MASLO: "The year 2022 was a turning point for the "Cricova" Wine Combine, the turnover increased by almost 25%"Deposit rates are at their peak. Market conjuncture or Why banks need individuals’ depositsValeriu LAZĂR: "If the state does not support business today, tomorrow it will have no one to collect taxes from.Chisinau Airport as a reflection of statehoodMonetary measures against non-monetary inflationBanks as the fulcrum of the economy: they have increased profits and are preparing for the challenges of the 2H 2022The Ministry of Finance and investors in the State Securities market at the peak of placement volumesThe banking market: turmoil and increased demand. No panicIs Moldova ready for the economic consequences of the war in the neighboring country?Are we heading for hyperinflation? It all depends on the correct diagnosis and the prescribed treatmentWhat is happening in the Government Securities Market and what does the National Bank have to do with it?The wine industry is on the verge of a revolution: Is the industry-specific law bankrupting enterprises? The trap for the oil products marketLászló DIÓSI: Foreign investments come to Moldova due to banking system stabilityWhen there is no program with the IMF, we issue are government securities ...Nikolay BORISSOV: “Acquisition of Moldindconbank is the best procurement in the Moldovan market, albeit the most risky one”Oil Ping Pong GamesBanking 2020 - pandemic, profitableWeird 2020: humility, depression, rebellion, accepting a new realityThe Hunger Games of the foreign exchange marketHow to tame liquidity?Veaceslav IONITA: The government killed the business, but flirted with the populationPeople and Business: Natural and Unnatural SelectionAlexandru BURDEINII: Being ethical becomes vital in business nowadaysMoldova’s Key Macroeconomic IndicatorsPrices at filling stations

Moldova’s Key Financial and Economic Indicators

Indicator Period Data Dynamics
GDP in current prices (mln. MDL) I quart. 2026 77451,9 +0,4% to the I quart. 2025
Official Reserves, mln. EURO at the end of May 2026 5188,27 +1,6% since the begin. of 2026
Individuals Foreign Remittances (mln. USD) Jan.- Apr. 2026 615,15 +26,2% to the of Jan.-Apr. 2026
Inflation May 2026 (12 mon) 6,76% -1,16 p.p.by May 2025
State Budget Revenue (mln. MDL) Jan.- Apr. 2026 24537,3 +1,7% to the Jan.-Apr. 2025
External Debt, mln.USD at the end May of the 2026 4917,54 +2,2% since the begin. of 2026
Foreign Direct Investment, mln.EURO by the end of the 2025 5373,3 +2,6% since the beginning of 2025
NBM Base Rate (% annually) from 18.06.2026 7% +0,5 p.p.
Industrial Production (mln. MDL) Jan.-Apr. 2026 - +7% to Jan.-Apr. 2025
Farm Production (mln. MDL) I quart. 2026 - +8,5% to of I quart. 2025
Export (mln. EURO) Jan.-Apr. 2026 1118,1 +10,9% to the Jan.-Apr. 2025
Import (mln. EURO) Jan.-Apr. 2026 3365,2 +5,7% to Jan.- Apr. 2025
Average Wages in the Country (leis) I quart. 2026 15987,1 +9,7% to I quart. 2025
Uneployment Rate (%) I quart. 2026 10,4% +5,6 p.p to I quart. 2025
Population at 1 Jan. 2023 2512,8 thous -2% to the situation on Jan 1 2022