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Hungarian MPC ends easing cycle, pledges loose policy

Having cut its two-week deposit rate by a slightly larger-than-expected 15bp to 1.35% earlier today, the Hungarian MPC made it clear that no further rate cuts were likely. But at the same time, the Council pledged to keep interest rates on hold “for a very long time”. We remain comfortable with our view that the National Bank won’t hike rates this year or next.

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