Cash collected by the banking system amounted to 53525 million lei in the first six months of 2018, i.e. 4% less than in the same period of the previous year, informs the National Bureau of Statistics, quoting data from the National Bank of Moldova.

Increases were registered in dues and taxes – 1.0%, consumer goods, regardless of market type – 6.4%, and other payments – 9.2%. Meanwhile, decreases were registered in rent and commodity payments – by 19.4%, from transport companies – by 4.9%, foreign currency sales to individuals – 3.5%, and from companies who provide other services – 0.3%, IPN reports.

Cash has been given out at a total of 53033 million lei, by 3.7% more than in the first half of the previous year. Increases were registered in purchases of agricultural goods – 12.3%, payments for other purposes – 12.2%, payments to current accounts and (net) individual savings accounts – 8.6%. Meanwhile, reductions in payouts were registered in purchases of foreign currency from individuals – 5.8%, salaries, stipends, social payments, pensions, welfare, and insurance premiums – 0.7%.