Analysts foresee 0.5 percent rise in key interest

Although they say the central bank will not raise the key rate by as much as one percentage point, from the current 8 percent, most experts say such an increase would be optimal for Romania's current market conditions. Several analysts say the key rate could be increased to 9 percent in two consecutive meetings, while others suggest it should go up to 8.75 percent following Monday's meeting. (NewsIn)