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HUF Appreciates Sharply Following NBH Series of Announcements

HUNGARY
  • The NBH maintained the pace of its tightening cycle and raised its base rate by 100bps yesterday to 11.75% (as expected).
  • The central bank is also likely to readjust the 1W depo rate by the same magnitude on Thursday.
  • In its statement, the NBH reiterated that it will continue to raise rates until CPI outlook stabilizes.
  • In addition, the central bank also announced that it will raise the required reserve ratio for banks and introduce a LT deposit facility to absorb liquidity at longer maturities.
  • The forint appreciated sharply yesterday following the NBH series of announcements, with EURHUF consolidating towards the 402 level (50DMA).
    • Next ST support to watch on the downside stands at 400.

Source: Bloomberg/MNI

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