Iulian studied physics at the University of Bucharest, and he sees himself as a physicist in the broadest sense of the word. He also studied economics at Charles University in Prague and Central European University in Budapest, after a master’s program in business administration at Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies. Since recently, he’s been exploring coding and data analysis for business and economics. As a freelancer, he worked for nearly two decades as an analyst for ISI Emerging Markets, Euromonitor International, Business New Europe, but also as a consultant for OMV Petrom and UkrAgroConsult. Iulian was part of the founding team of Ziarul Financiar. At Romania Insider, which he joined in 2018, he is reviewing the latest economic developments for the premium bulletins and newsletters. He would gladly discuss topics such as macroeconomics, emerging markets, Prague, energy sector including renewable, Led Zeppelin, financial services, as well as tech start-ups and innovative technologies. Email him at iulian@romania-insider.com.
International rating agency S&P affirmed on April 15 Romania's sovereign rating at BBB-, in line
The best proof of confidence in the Romanian economy is that, in the first two months of this year
Romania’s current account (CA) deficit widened to EUR 1.78 bln in February, 22% more compared to the
The industrial output increased by 0.6% in February compared to the same month last year (YoY), and
A panel of five judges from the High Court (ICCJ) upheld on April 12 the decision of the magistrates
Consumer prices increased by 1.8% in March, dragged up by a 2.54% advance in the food prices. The
The net average wage increased by 10.6% in February compared to the same month last year (YoY), to
Romania’s trade gap has widened by 30% in February, compared to the same month last year, and by 50%
Romania’s Liberal Party (PNL) elected on April 10 its president during perhaps the most expedited
Romania’s public debt increased by RON 20.3 bln (EUR 4.1 bln) in the first two months of this year
International rating agency Fitch affirmed Romania's sovereign long-term rating (IDR) at BBB- on
The retail sales in Romania increased by 3.4% in February compared to February 2021 (YoY) and by 0.4