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MNI NBH Preview - November 2021: NBH Could Surprise With A 60bps Hike

Hungary Central Bank

Executive Summary:

  • The NBH could surprise the market by hiking its benchmark rate by up to 60bps
  • Sell-side consensus expects a 30bps hike
  • However, a 30bps hike is very likely priced in by the market, and therefore may not be enough to halt the recent HUF depreciation
  • HUF weakness keeps supporting inflation expectations

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NBH CB Prev - Nov 16 .pdf


The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) could surprise the market by hiking its benchmark rate by up to 60bps on November 16 to curb inflationary pressures, which are expected to remain elevated until at least the end of this year. Market consensus is pricing in a 30bps hike (vs. 15bps in the past two meetings). However, a 30bps hike is very likely priced in, and therefore may not be enough to halt the recent HUF depreciation.

Source: Bloomberg/MNI

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