By bne IntelliNews Both exports and imports of Romania (chart) increased in April, by 14.8% y/y and 17.8% y/y respectively, as the Easter holiday hit the economic activity in May this year (compared to April in 2023), according to data published by the statistics office. The trade deficit widened, accordingly, by 29% y/y – which is more than proportionally and indicates a deterioration in the country’s external balance consistent with the robust domestic demand (retail sales +14.6% y/y in April, private consumption up 3.5% y/y in Q1). In the 12 months to April, Romania’s exports decreased by 0…