National Bank of Hungary

18/03/2024

Grim outlook: Will the forint plummet to 400 EUR?

High inflation rates and conflict between the National Bank and the government endanger the forint.
16/03/2024

Hungarian government discusses central bank amendment

"The goal is clear: regulation is necessary that continues to guarantee the central bank's independence," finance minister Mihály Varga said. #centralbank #government
13/03/2024

Hungary introduces brand new strange-shaped yet fabulous forint coins

Kincsem on new forint coins. #forint #economy #finance
13/03/2024

Hungarian central bank outraged on the Orbán cabinet’s new Central Bank Act

Hungary's central bank (NBH) has said amendments to the Central Bank Act drafted by the Finance Ministry would impair its independence #centralbank #bank #government
11/03/2024

Despite the battles, the central bank says relations between Orbán and Matolcsy are good

On the surface, it seems that there is a clear breakdown in relations between Viktor Orbán and central bank governor Matolcsy, but they deny it.
06/03/2024

Hungarian central bank signs cooperation agreement with Mongolian watchdog

The agreement covers, among other things, information and knowledge exchange between the authorities, carrying out joint research projects... #mongolia #nationalbank #bank #cooperation
05/03/2024

Weakening forint: policy dispute wreak havoc on Hungarian currency

The possibility of the EUR reaching 400 forints may arise as a result of the escalating conflict between the Hungarian National Bank and the government.
29/02/2024

Hungarian national bank governor attacks Hungarian government in unprecedented way – UPDATED

"Government decisions are a covert, veiled attack on the independence of the central bank," György Matolcsy said. #Fidesz #NBH #Hungariangovernment #Hungarianeconomy
28/02/2024

Forint at 5-month low!

HUF 400/EUR on the horizon? #forint #euro #economy #nationalbank #bank
27/02/2024

The National Bank’s decision may wreak havoc on Hungarian forint – UPDATE: HUF 400/EUR comes!

The Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank is expected to cut the base rate again today: here is how that may affect the forint #forint #nationalbank #mnb #economy
03/02/2024

5 and 10 forints coins will be withdrawn, HUF 50-100,000 banknotes will be issued in Hungary?

Will old forint coins be withdrawn and will new forint banknotes be introduced in Hungary because of the high inflation? Here are the answers. #forint #economy #inflation #crisis
30/01/2024

Central bank’s surprising decision: forint starts to strengthen – UPDATED

The monetary council of the Hungarian central bank made a surprising decision about the base rate cut, affecting the forint #nationalbank #forint #economy
17/01/2024

Hungarian central bank: big turnaround to come, forint reacts

The central bank implied that it can speed up the pace of monthly interest rate cuts. #centralbank #money #forint #euro #currency
11/01/2024

Could the smallest coin be withdrawn and a new forint banknote arrive? The MNB answers

There are currently 825 million 5 forint coins in circulation. #HUF #money #NBH #MNB
03/01/2024

Hungarian central bank marks 100th anniversary in 2024: special events, publications

The National Bank of Hungary will mark the 100th anniversary of its founding with special events and publications in 2024, the bank said on Tuesday. #nationalbank #anniversary #economy
31/12/2023

Will Hungary introduce the euro in 2024? Here is what Bloomberg says

Leaders of the European Union praised the euro in an article - will Hungary introduce it next year? #government #euro #EU #EuropeanUnion #money
21/12/2023

Can inflation in Hungary fall below 6% this year?

According to the central bank, definitely. #centralbank #inflation #money #economy
19/12/2023

Hungary cbank cuts base rate by 75 bp

International investors' appetite for risk has improved since the last monthly policy meeting, while an agreement on the release of some of Hungary's EU funding has improved the country's risk assessment and its external financing capacity, Barnabás Virág said. #Hungarianeconomy #bank #inflation #NBH
28/11/2023

Experts’ grim prognosis for Hungarian forint: 450/EUR on the horizon?

Are you rooting for a 👍 strong or 👎 weak forint? #money #forint #economy
21/11/2023

Central bank governor talks about euro introduction in Hungary

Whether Hungary will introduce the euro in the future has been a burning question ever since the country joined the European Union in 2004. #euro #forint #currency #europeanunion