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Although the MNB has struck a more hawkish tone and has raised rates more sharply than expected -- the latest increase is the largest since 2008 -- it has a track record of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271195
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Factors keeping monetary policy loose, despite stronger growth.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201400
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This is despite a spike in core inflation. The three central banks of Central Europe (CE) are on a loosening cycle, responding aggressively to the COVID-19-induced collapse in…
Central Europe’s monetary hawks and doves.
The outlook for the koruna, forint, zloty and leu.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229877
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Pressure is mounting on the ECB to justify its withdrawal of monetary stimulus, following a sharp fall in German industrial activity in November that has increased the risk of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241145
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The unexpected decision adds significant momentum to Central Europe’s monetary easing campaign, which began in May when Hungary’s National Bank (MNB) reduced its benchmark rate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282310
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The MNB’s first rate rise in a decade responds to headline inflation rising to the highest rate in the EU. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to bring forward raising interest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262296
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The sharp slide in the forint is fuelling inflationary pressures, testing the resolve of the National Bank (MNB -- the central bank) to continue providing stimulus to the economy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243055
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The surge was driven by Russia’s announcement that it was halting indefinitely supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. The new has deepened fears of a severe economic…