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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
RomaniaRomania New Car Registrations YoY fell to -33.5% in January 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2026
Romania New Car Registrations YoY fell to -33.5% in January 2026, released February 2026, down 87.9% from December's 54.4% reading.
Latest Release
-33.500000
Actual
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Consensus
54.400000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.72 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.71 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.61 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.54 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
New Car Registrations YoY (Romania) was reported at -33.5% in February 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 54.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through February 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -0.73%, ranging from -50.3% to 54.4% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -4.2%, down from the prior three at 28.53%. In February readings over the past 3 years, New Car Registrations YoY has averaged -24.47%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/USD (Bullish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2026.
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New Car Registrations YoY - RO
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About New Car Registrations YoY — Romania
DEFINITION
New Car Registrations YoY (Year over Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the number of new cars registered in a given period compared to the same period in the previous year. This data is often used by economists and investors to assess the health of the automotive industry and consumer spending habits. A higher YoY percentage indicates an increase in new car sales, while a lower percentage suggests a decline. This indicator can provide valuable insights into the overall economic growth and consumer confidence in a particular country or region.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual -33.5 %. Prior reading (Dec 2025): 54.4 %. Before that (Nov 2025): 35.6 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bullish EUR, r=0.72) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.