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EURHUF Flirting With 380 Resistance

HUNGARY
  • Selling pressure on HUF remains elevated with EURHUF flirting with the 380 level this morning.
  • Last week, implied volatility on HUF started to surge following Orban’s victory over the weekend as market has been pricing in renewed political tensions with the EU in the near to medium term.
  • On Friday, economic data showed that inflation accelerated to 8.8% in March (vs. 8.5% exp.), up from 8.3% the previous month.
  • The recent HUF depreciation has increased the pressure on NBH policymakers as it keeps supporting inflation expectations.
  • ST key resistance to watch on EURHUF stands at 383.20.

Source: Bloomberg

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