Press release on monetary indicators - January 2010

23.02.2010

At end-January 2010, broad money (M3) equalled RON 185,996.3 million, down 1.9% (down 3.5% in real terms) month on month. In year-on-year comparison, broad money rose 5.6% in nominal terms and 0.4% in real terms. Non-government loans granted by credit institutions dropped 0.3% (down 1.9% in real terms) from December 2009 to RON 199,280.9 million. »»»

NBR's International Reserves - February 2010

01.03.2010

On February 28th, 2010, National Bank of Romania’s foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 29,739 million, compared to EUR 28,037 million on January 31st, 2010. The gold stock has held steady at 103.7 tonnes. However, following the change in the international price of gold, its value amounted to EUR 2,726 million. »»»

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The National Bank of Romania (NBR), established in 1880, is the country's central bank. The NBR's primary objective is to ensure and maintain price stability.

NBR is member of the E.S.C.B.

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INFLATION RATE

  • Target 2011: 3.0%
  • Target 2010: 3.5%
  • Target 2009: 3.5%
  • (variation band: +/- 1pp)
  • Current value: 4.49%
  • (Feb 2010 / Feb 2009)
current forecast

NBR INTEREST RATES

  • Deposit facility: 3%
  • Policy rate: 7%
  • Lending facility: 11%
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Exchange Rates

11/03/2010
1 EUR4,0987+0,0006+0,01%
1 USD3,0013-0,0150-0,50%
other currencies

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