Moldova's National Bank raised its key policy rate to 6.5% on 7 May 2026, up from 5% (first hike since Dec 2025).
The move aims to curb inflationary pressures from the Middle East conflict that is lifting global energy, food and raw material prices.
The rate had been held at 5% since December 2025 after a 100‑basis‑point cut, marking a policy reversal.