Romania's July CPI at 8.2%, forecast raised to 6.5% year-end

Romania's July inflation came in at 8.2%, undershooting expectations as energy prices and services inflation persist. The central bank raised its year-end forecast from 6.0% to 6.5%, signaling stickier disinflation. EUR/RON traders should watch for potential hawkish rate-hold signals from the NBR if sticky services inflation forces policy tightening longer than markets priced.