Romania Q2 2026 GDP flat QoQ, consumption falls 3.1%, investments surge 19.9%

Romania's GDP stagnated in Q2 2026 versus Q1, with a 0.2% YoY decline on the gross series and 1.9% on the seasonally adjusted series. Household consumption dropped 3.1% while investments rose 19.9%, indicating a shift in growth drivers. The data suggests weakening domestic demand, partially offset by capital spending, pointing to potential economic headwinds.