in February 2015, the consumer prices index (CPI) for the last 12 months constituted 6.5 percent, being at the upper limit of the range of variation of ± 1.5 percentage points from the 5.0 percent target.

The first national campaign for financial inclusion related to promotion of the non-cash payments, with financial support of the European Fund and Development Facility for South - East Europe (EFSE).

Mainatining the base rate applied on main short-term monetary policy operations at the current level of 13.5 percent annually.

In January 2015, monetary base  decreased by MDL 2365.7 million (8.5 percent) compared to December 2014 and accounted for MDL 25356.4 million.

Commemorative coin from the series "Red Book of the Republic of Moldova”, in circulation since February 23, 2015.

Weighted average interest rate on new loans in national currency granted in January 2015 was 11.60 percent, decreasing by 0.69 percentage points compared to the same period last year.

In 2013, the revival of the international relations of the Republic of Moldova was driven mainly by the national economic growth (real GDP increased by 8.9 percent) and by the positive economic climate in major partner countries.

Increasing the base rate applied on main short-term monetary policy operations by 5.0 percentage points, from 8.5 to 13.5 percent annually.

In January 2015, the consumer prices index (CPI) for the last 12 months constituted 4.7 percent, being maintained at the previous month level within the range of variation of ± 1.5 percentage points from 5.0 percent inflation target.

In December 2014, monetary base  increased by MDL 1613.1 million (6.2 percent) compared to November 2014 and accounted for MDL 27722.2 million.

According to the current projection, the annual inflation rate will record the level of 5.8 percent for 2015 and 6.1 percent in 2016.

In 2014, the total amount of money transfers from abroad made in favour of individuals of the Republic of Moldova amounted to US$ 1,612.96 million.

The gross external debt of the Republic of Moldova as the end of third quarter 2014 reached US$ 6,827.56 million.

The international investment position of the Republic of Moldova recorded  a net debit of US$ 5,423.63 million.

In the third quarter of 2014 the current account of the balance of payments recorded a deficit of US$ 49.91 million.The capital account recorded net outflows of US$ 16.01 million.

In January-September 2014, the economy of the Republic of Moldova has kept a positive trend, increasing GDP by 4.7 percent. Agricultural production increased by 8.6 percent, industrial production – by 4.7 percent, investments in long-term tangible assets – 2.1 percent.

In  2014, the total amount of money transfers from abroad made in favour of individuals of the Republic of Moldova amounted to US$ 1,612.96 million or by 0.2 percent more than in  2013.

Increasing the base rate applied on main short-term monetary policy operations by 2.0 percentage points, from the level of 6.5 to 8.5 percent annually.

The consumer prices index (CPI) for the last 12 months constituted 4.7 percent, decreasing  by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month and being maintained within the range of variation of ± 1.5 percentage points from 5.0 percent inflation target.

Weighted average interest rate on new loans in national currency granted in December 2014 was 10.95 percent, decreasing by 1.56 percentage points compared to the same period last year