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HUF Is Stronger Following NBH Decision, Virag Press Conference To Follow At 3pm (CET)

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  • The NBH decided to raise its core policy rate by 100bps to 4.4% in today’s meeting.
  • The acceleration in the tightening pace was broadly expected following the recent adjustments via the 1W depo rate facility.
  • As a reminder, the NBH has increased its 1W depo rate by 125bps since the start of the month to ease the selling pressure on HUF following the drastic depreciation in the forint in the end of February/ beginning of March.
  • The HUF partly recovered from its losses due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict, but still trade below its ‘fundamental’ value.
  • EURHUF ticks lower following the decision, gradually approaching its key support at 370.
  • A break below that level would open the door for a move down to 364.70 (100DM).
  • Deputy Governor Virag will hold a press conference at 3pm CET.

Source: Bloomberg

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