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HUF Switches From Worst Performer to Best EM FX Performer

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  • Yesterday, economic data showed that manufacturing PMI rose more than expected in October to 53.1 (vs. 52.5 exp.), up from revised 52 the previous month.
  • PPI inflation decelerated slightly In September to 14% YoY, down from 14.4% the previous month.
  • At 1pm (London time), the NBH will publish the minutes of its last policy meeting when the central bank raised its benchmark rate by 15bps.
  • The HUF, which depreciated significantly in September and for the most part of October, has experienced a sharp bull consolidation in the past 10 days.
  • The chart shows that the HUF has been the best performing currency among the EM world, up nearly 1% against the USD (and 1.5% against the Euro).

Source: Bloomberg/MNI

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