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Hungary Rates Steady Amid Budget Unveil
20 Oct
Summary
- Hungary's central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate.
- The benchmark interest rate has been held steady for a second month.
- Prime Minister Peter Magyar unveiled his budget plan for next year.

The National Bank of Hungary has decided to hold its benchmark interest rate steady for a second consecutive month. The key interest rate remains at 5.5%, a decision that met the expectations of financial analysts. This rate freeze occurred shortly after Prime Minister Peter Magyar presented the government's budget proposal for the next fiscal year.
This move suggests a period of stability in monetary policy as the nation awaits further developments concerning the newly unveiled budget. Governor Mihaly Varga's previous statements indicated a cautious approach to monetary adjustments.