The National Bank of Hungary cut its benchmark interest rate by more than both we and the consensus expected earlier today, but followed this up with comments that its two-year long easing cycle is now at an end. Looking ahead, the benign inflation outlook means that monetary policy is likely to remain extremely supportive for a prolonged period. We expect the benchmark rate to remain at its current historic low well into next year.
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