Romania's central bank faces mounting pressure to hold the line on rates. With inflation hovering just below double digits—around 10%—and showing stubborn resistance to decline, officials have little room to ease policy anytime soon. The outlook is murky; price pressures are expected to fade only gradually over the coming months. This means Romania will likely keep one of Europe's most aggressive rate regimes in place, a stark contrast to most other EU members already pivoting toward looser monetary conditions. The squeeze on borrowing costs could reshape capital flows and sentiment across regional markets.