Moldova's economy enters November with a mix of fiscal pressure, rising external debt and stronger remittance inflows, while energy imports and planned investments remain in focus. The latest business brief also tracks key changes in regulation, agriculture, banking and corporate restructuring, alongside several market-moving events scheduled for today.
In the first half of 2026, Moldova's direct public debt to international organizations continued to grow, although trends varied among individual creditors. The most notable changes occurred at several key institutions, while a decrease was recorded for a number of other obligations.
The IMF raised its GDP growth forecast for Moldova in 2026 from 1.5% to 1.7%, while lowering its forecast for 2027 from 2.3% to 2%
Moldova's authorities moved on several fronts, from energy financing and power-grid projects to business regulation, privatisation and financial-sector rules. At the same time, new trade data, a proposed medicine-pricing reform and measures following recent cyber incidents point to a busy policy agenda with implications for companies and consumers alike.
ANRE officials discussed with IMF representatives the prospects for an increase in electricity prices, the future mechanism for quarterly adjustments to gas prices, and the impact of tariff changes on Moldovan consumers
Moldova's Minister of Finance, Victoria Belous, discussed with the IMF Mission the preparation of next year's state budget, wage policy, public expenditure planning, tax policy measures, and public debt management
An IMF mission has begun its work in Moldova and will discuss with the government its economic policy priorities and reforms, as well as further support from the Fund
The International Organization for Migration will support new programs to encourage investment by the Moldovan diaspora in our country's economy
An IMF mission will soon arrive in Moldova: the parties have already agreed on the agenda for the upcoming talks and discussed key issues related to the macroeconomic and fiscal situation. The focus will be on measures to support the population, priorities for cooperation, and potential international assistance to continue reforms and strengthen institutional capacity.
The IMF has updated its economic projections for Moldova for the coming years, maintaining one of its key forecasts while revising downward its outlook for the longer term. The Fund has also adjusted its inflation expectations and external imbalance parameters, indicating continued pressure on the country's economy.
On the sidelines of the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, a delegation from the National Bank of Moldova discussed with its partners a new cooperation program, as well as measures to curb inflation and strengthen financial stability. The talks focused on the country's macroeconomic outlook, its vulnerability to external shocks, and next steps in reforms critical to European integration.
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