Romania’s National Bank of Romania has tempered expectations for the country’s economic recovery. The bank expects activity to pick up during the second half of 2026, but at a slower pace than previously anticipated. Agriculture is expected to make a substantial contribution during the third quarter. That outlook comes from the minutes of the BNR governing board’s monetary policy meeting. The assessment points to a recovery, though with a more restrained outlook than earlier forecasts suggested. The excerpt did not provide a revised growth rate or a detailed forecast for the rest of the year.