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Insufficient market demand and financial difficulties remain the main challenges for businesses in early 2026

Insufficient market demand and financial difficulties remain the main challenges for businesses in early 2026

According to a survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics among business executives, 56% of all respondents experienced restrictions on economic activity in the first quarter of 2026. The main reason for the restriction of economic activity is insufficient market demand (reported by 32.8% of respondents). Financial difficulties (23.6%), a shortage of skilled labor (17.1%), the consequences of the crisis caused by the war in Ukraine (11.0%), and the availability of space and/or equipment (4.4%) also negatively impacted business operations. The presented data are based on market research—respondents' estimates are used instead of exact figures. The survey was conducted on a sample basis among executives from manufacturing, construction, retail, and service industries.// 28.04.2026 — InfoMarket.

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The economic outlook remains vulnerable to external shocks; the NBM is closely monitoring inflation trends and, if necessary, will intervene with appropriate monetary policy measures to maintain price stability – Anca Dragu
The economic outlook remains vulnerable to external shocks; the NBM is closely monitoring inflation trends and, if necessary, will intervene with appropriate monetary policy measures to maintain price stability – Anca Dragu
The new IMF Program will play a crucial role in strengthening Moldova’s macroeconomic stability and sustainability – the NBM
The new IMF Program will play a crucial role in strengthening Moldova’s macroeconomic stability and sustainability – the NBM
Moldova will ensure the systematic development of economic analyses and forecasts regarding business development
Moldova will ensure the systematic development of economic analyses and forecasts regarding business development
According to IMF forecasts, Moldova will have one of the highest per capita GDP growth rates in the world by 2030, highlighting its significant potential for attracting foreign direct investment - the National Bank of Moldova (NBM)
According to IMF forecasts, Moldova will have one of the highest per capita GDP growth rates in the world by 2030, highlighting its significant potential for attracting foreign direct investment - the National Bank of Moldova (NBM)
Moldova’s decision to pursue a new program with the IMF without a financial component reflects an improvement in the country’s macroeconomic situation, which no longer warrants the need for urgent financing – the NBM
Moldova’s decision to pursue a new program with the IMF without a financial component reflects an improvement in the country’s macroeconomic situation, which no longer warrants the need for urgent financing – the NBM
Moldova’s decision to pursue a new program with the IMF without a financial component reflects an improvement in the country’s macroeconomic situation, which no longer warrants the need for urgent financing – the NBM
Moldova’s decision to pursue a new program with the IMF without a financial component reflects an improvement in the country’s macroeconomic situation, which no longer warrants the need for urgent financing – the NBM