Romania Q3 GDP +2.1% q/q, but 9M output still down 0.3% y/y

Romania's economy rebounded 2.1% q/q in Q3 2026 per the flash estimate, but the recovery only partially offsets a weak H1, leaving 9M GDP down 0.3% y/y. The data signals a technical recovery from earlier contraction, though the annual decline suggests underlying growth remains fragile. This matters for regional growth expectations and the leu's outlook.

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