Romania awaits S&P Global credit rating decision amid political impasse

S&P Global rating Romania sovereign credit political impasse Exim Banca Românească investment grade

Romania faces a critical sovereign credit rating review by S&P Global on October 2, 2026. The country currently holds a BBB- rating with a negative outlook, the lowest tier of investment grade. A potential downgrade to 'junk' status could increase government borrowing costs and restrict access to international investors.

The review occurs amid a five-month political impasse following the failure of the Mureșan Cabinet to secure a vote of confidence. This instability has already impacted financial markets, with ten-year bond yields rising by 60 to 80 basis points and the Romanian leu hitting recent lows. Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare expressed optimism, citing reduced deficits and increased investments, but acknowledged that political stability remains a vulnerability.

Separately, Fitch Ratings has assigned Exim Banca Românească its first international rating, providing a 'BB' long-term issuer default rating and a 'BB+' long-term deposit rating with a stable outlook. This follows a capital increase in 2025 intended to support the bank's development strategy.

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Alexandru Nazare · Exim Banca Românească · Fitch Ratings · Romania · S&P Global · Standard & Poor's

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Romania's foreign exchange reserves fell to approximately 60 billion euros in September. spotmedia.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] S&P Global will announce its sovereign rating decision for Romania on Friday, October 2, 2026. www.romania-actualitati.ro · financiarul.ro · www.monitorulcj.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated that the deficit has decreased and investments have increased. www.romania-actualitati.ro · www.radioiasi.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] Ten-year local bond yields have increased by 60 to 80 basis points in the last two weeks due to political uncertainty. www.monitorulcj.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] Fitch Ratings assigned Exim Banca Românească a 'BB+' long-term deposit rating. alephnews.ro · www.piatafinanciara.ro · nineoclock.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] Fitch Ratings assigned Exim Banca Românească a 'BB' long-term issuer default rating with a stable outlook. alephnews.ro · www.piatafinanciara.ro · nineoclock.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] Romania currently holds a BBB- rating from S&P Global with a negative outlook. www.romania-actualitati.ro · financiarul.ro · www.monitorulcj.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] Romania has faced a political impasse for nearly five months following the failure of the Mureșan Cabinet to secure a vote of confidence. www.romania-actualitati.ro · www.ziarulprofit.ro · financiarul.ro