The current forecast of inflation is similar to the previous one for the first quarter of forecast and inferior for the rest of the compared period, except for the situation at the end of the period. 

In the third quarter of 2019, the total amount of money transfers from abroad made in favour of individuals of the Republic of Moldova amounted to USD 314.71 million.

The Executive Board of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) set the rate of the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) applied to credit exposures situated in the Republic of Moldova, based on the CCyB referential calculated as of the second quarter of 2019.

In 2018, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit amounting to US$ 1 211,37 million, the capital account registered a deficit of US$ 35,94 million, and the financial account recorded a net capital inflow of US$ 1 185,40 million. The international investment position amounted to US$ -4 198,10 million at the end of 2018, while the gross external debt reached US$ 7 464,65 million.

In 2018, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit amounting to US$ 1 211,37 million, the capital account registered a deficit of US$ 35,94 million, and the financial account recorded a net capital inflow of US$ 1 185,40 million.

The international investment position of the Republic of Moldova recorded a net debit of US$ 4 198,10 million as of 31.12.2018.

The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova reached US$ 7 464,65 million as of 31.12.2018.

Recommendations for the safe use of payment cards in a physical and online environment.

The NBM will continue to monitor and forecast the internal and external macroeconomic evolutions, risks and uncertainties associated with the evolution of inflation, in order to assure a medium term stability of prices.

In September 2019, the total amount of net money transfers from abroad made in favour of individuals via licensed banks of the Republic of Moldova amounted to US$ 100.45 million (increasing by 2.9% as against September 2018).

The bank operates in normal regime and provides all services, including deposit, lending and settlement operations.

In the period 14-20 October 2019, the delegation of the Republic of Moldova led by the Minister of Finances, Natalia Gavrilița, the Minister of Economy and Infrastructure, Vadim Brînzan, and the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Octavian Armasu, participated at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington D.C.

The 12th edition of the Conference for the Chief Internal Audit from Central Banks of Francophone countries was held in Chisinau and gathered representatives of 15 states from Europe, Africa, Central America, North America and Asia. The event took place in the period 17-18 October 2019, and was hosted by the National Bank of Moldova.

In September 2019, the monetary base decreased by MDL 100,5 million (0.2%) compared to the previous month and constituted MDL  45,637.0 million, which constitutes 12.1% more than in September 2018.

In September 2019, new loans extended by banks totalled MDL 2,869.0 million, an increase of 8.5%, compared to September 2018.

In the period 4-8 November 2019, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) and the Analytical Independent Centre „Expert-Grup” will organize the “Road of money” event for secondary and high school pupils, and for students, within the financial education project „Learn! Give sense to money”.

In the period of 17-19 October 2019, the Conference for the Chief Internal Audit from Central Banks of Francophone countries will be held in Chisinau. The official host of this forum, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), was decided at the last year edition held in Switzerland.

In Q II 2019, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 311,74 million, the capital account registered a deficit of US$ 11,92 million, and the financial account recorded a net capital inflow of US$ 383,65 million. The international investment position amounted to US$ -4 552,53 million at the end of Q II 2019, while the gross external debt totaled US$ 7 351,60 million.

In Q II 2019, the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 311,74 million, the capital account registered a deficit of US$ 11,92 million, and the financial account recorded a net capital inflow of US$ 383,65 million.

The international investment position of the Republic of Moldova recorded a net debit of US$ 4 552,53 million as of 30.06.2019, which was 8,4 % larger as compared to the end of 2018.

The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova totaled US$ 7 351,60 million at the end of Q II 2019, down by 1,5% as compared to the end of 2018.