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Press release on the Monetary Council meeting of 24 March 2026
2026-03-24
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank's Monetary Council has decided to maintain the current structure of central bank interest rates amid rising geopolitical tensions and inflation risks. Despite these challenges, Hungary's GDP is projected to grow modestly, driven primarily by household consumption, while inflation rates have shown signs of decline.
- The central bank base rate remains unchanged, with adjustments to overnight rates reflecting current economic conditions.
- Geopolitical tensions have negatively impacted global growth and inflation outlooks, particularly due to rising energy prices.
- Hungary's GDP is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026, with household consumption as the main growth driver despite external challenges.
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"The Monetary Council left the base rate unchanged at 6.25 percent at today’s meeting."