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MNI NBP Review - February 2022 - NBP Policy Rate Raised To June 2013 Highs

Executive Summary:

  • The NBP raised its policy rate by 50bps to 2.75% (as expected)
  • With political risk premium being trimmed, a strengthening currency reduces the pressure on NBP policymakers to surprise the market with more aggressive hikes
  • NBP reiterated in its statement that the scope of the tightening cycle will depend on data


Link to full review:

MNI Poland CB Review Feb 8.pdf

The NBP raised its policy rate by 50bps to 2.75% (as expected) at yesterday's meeting to continue its fight against inflation, which again surprised positively in December. The policy rate now stands at its highest level since June 2013 following the hike (left chart). Glapinski will hold press conference later today (February 9) at 1400GMT.


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