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Hungarian forint

Updates and explainers on the Hungarian forint (HUF), including exchange-rate moves against the euro, US dollar and Swiss franc, plus the key economic and political factors driving Hungary’s currency.
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“Where did public money disappear?”: Investigation into alleged abuses at Hungary’s central bank to begin this week

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Central bank: Meeting euro adoption criteria would benefit Hungary’s entire economy

by Csaba Finta
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Hungary’s euro introduction could create a major bond investment opportunity, analyst says

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungarian forint is the weakest since elections, still manages to hold on

by Csaba Finta
National Bank of Hungary

Tomorrow’s Hungary interest rate decision: how it could affect the economy and the forint

by Alpár Kató
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The Hungarian forint is weakening sharply – what comes next?

by Daily News
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Hungary’s central bank governor sends a strong message about the country’s financial position

by Alpár Kató
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Digital euro? European Parliament’s project is one step closer now

by Csaba Finta
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Hungarian forint trying to hold on as markets rattle after global tensions

by Csaba Finta
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Forint takes a hit: Trump’s Iran warning and Hungary’s budget crisis shake markets

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungarians still cling to cash: many would rather lose money than put it in the bank – here’s why

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Strong forint’s first victim? Mass layoffs at Hungarian pharmaceutical giant

by John Woods
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US dollar surge breaks off forint’s wings

by Csaba Finta
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Hungarian forint breaks records: what lies behind the surge — and can it last?

by John Woods
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Hungarian forint soars to 4.5-year high against the euro: here’s what happened

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungary could introduce the euro by 2031 – but workers may pay a heavy price

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
Hungary euro adoption forint

When will Hungary join the eurozone? New forecast suggests a later date

by Bálint Csontos
New forint coin

Striking new Hungarian forint coins have been issued, though only in limited numbers

by John Woods
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What would be the “right” euro rate for Hungary? Analyst runs the numbers

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Strong forint is painful for an increasing number of businesses in Hungary – what can we expect?

by John Woods
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Lake Balaton could be the biggest victim of strong Hungarian forint

by Csaba Finta
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Hungarian forint apparently too strong, central bank had to intervene

by Csaba Finta
Hungarian forint

K&H Bank’s chief analyst about the Hungarian euro, the forint’s bright future and the rising inflation

by John Woods
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New 5,000- and 25,000-forint coins released: Here’s what they look like

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Las 3 claves por las que el histórico forinto sigue en uso

by Alejandro Cosidó León
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Price hikes coming to Hungary as government-imposed price caps end

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungarian forint hits historic high against the euro

by John Woods
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Experts: Hungarian forint could strengthen significantly ahead of euro adoption

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Sueldos en Hungría vs España: ¡Hungría paga menos!

by Alejandro Cosidó León
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Hungarian National Bank head, appointed under Orbán, pledges cooperation with Tisza cabinet – interview

by Tamás Nagy
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The Hungarian forint’s best month in years ends on a sour note

by Alpár Kató
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Tisza Party tax plan would lower burden on low earners in Hungary while introducing new levy on billionaires

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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Hungarian forint in its best form since 2021

by Csaba Finta
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Grave trouble ahead: the forint is the biggest casualty of Trump’s war, with brutal food inflation looming

by John Woods
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The Hungarian forint is depreciating at a startling pace: how much further might it weaken?

by John Woods
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Is the forint done for? We haven’t seen a downward spiral like this in years

by Csaba Finta
Hungarian forint state budget historic lows

Forint plunges with little hope of reversal

by John Woods
Pay transparency in Hungary forint

Hungarian forint at multi‑year high against euro and dollar: could it gain another 10% in April?

by John Woods
Hungarian National Bank Governor Mihály Varga ase rate cuts

Breaking – Hungarian National Bank cut base rate after 1.5 years

by John Woods
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Hungarian currency guide: Everything visitors and expats need to know about money in Hungary

by Hetzmann Mercédesz
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