The National Bank of Moldova published monetary statistics for September 2026 showing declines in the monetary base, broad money and bank deposits, alongside growth in claims on the economy. The monetary base fell 2.1% from August to MDL 84.486 billion, while the M3 money supply decreased 0.7% to MDL 201.682 billion. Bank deposits declined 0.5% to MDL 148.928 billion. Deposits in national currency fell 1.1%, outweighing a 0.5% increase in foreign currency deposits. Claims on the economy rose 2.3% to MDL 122.847 billion, with national currency claims increasing 2.0% and foreign currency claims, expressed in MDL, rising 3.4%. These claims extend beyond loans to include debt securities, shares and other claims. Foreign currency claims expressed in EUR totaled EUR 1.464 billion, also up 3.4% from August.
National Bank of Moldova reports September monetary contraction as claims on the economy rise 2.3%
The National Bank of Moldova reported that the monetary base fell 2.1% to MDL 84.486 billion in September 2026, while M3 declined 0.7% to MDL 201.682 billion. Bank deposits decreased 0.5% to MDL 148.928 billion as a decline in national currency deposits outweighed growth in foreign currency deposits. Claims on the economy increased 2.3% to MDL 122.847 billion, with growth in both national and foreign currency claims.