The Romanian central bank cut interest rates again today against the backdrop of weak growth and falling inflation. However, the Bank lowered rates by less than it did in August due, it seems, to fears of currency weakness – a particular concern in Romania due to its heavy FX debt burden. Looking ahead, so long as problems in the euro-zone don’t flare up again, we expect one further 25bp rate cut this year, to 4.00%.
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