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.
Romania’s seasonal and workday adjusted retail sales index edged up marginally (+0.1%) in July
Consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY) provided the most pessimistic estimate for Romania’s M&A market
Romania's trade deficit in the first six months widened by 23% compared to the same period in 2020
The consumer prices will increase by a combined 9.2% in 2021-2022, 2pp more than previously
French industrial group Vinci Energies reached an agreement to take over Romanian refrigeration
Romania’s central bank, in its August 6 monetary board meeting, maintained the refinancing rate at 1
Most of the ministries and public agencies, except for the ministry of labour and social protection
Romania’s retail sales index increased by 12.0% year-on-year (YoY) in June when the low base effects
Romanian minister of education Sorin Câmpeanu asked all the universities in the country to check
Consultancy firm PwC counts 83 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in Romania during the first half
The interest rate for Romania's 10-yr local currency sovereign debt has increased by about 24% since