Hungary’s Central Bank Cuts Rates After 18 Months, Signals Cautious Path Ahead
Published on: Wednesday 04 March 2026
The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has lowered its benchmark rate to 6.25%, marking its first cut in a year and a half as inflation undershoots expectations. Policymakers stressed that the move does not signal the start of an easing cycle, maintaining a strictly data-driven stance amid lingering global risks.
