Romania's stock market soared 55% in 2025, hitting $100 billion market cap, fueled by stability and investor confidence.

The Bucharest Stock Exchange posted a 55% surge in 2025, its best performance since 2009, driven by political stability after the election of President Nicusor Dan and strong investor confidence. Market capitalization surpassed RON 500 billion ($100 billion), with key indices like BET-BK and BET-NG rising sharply. Top performers included Transgaz, Electrica, and Romgaz, which secured RON147 million in gas contracts with Engie and E.ON. Despite a negative credit outlook from S&P and Fitch, private equity firm MidEuropa acquired a majority stake in IT firm RBC, while Romanian entrepreneurs joined ownership of hospitality company Piata9. The three-month ROBOR rate held steady at 6.14% in early 2026.