Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says

Hungary's falling inflation and risk premia may have lowered the interest rate level needed for price stability, but policymakers are warning that long-end yield and energy-price volatility still require caution. The remarks are broadly neutral for markets, signaling a potentially less restrictive rate path without committing to near-term easing.

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Hungary's falling inflation and risk premia may have lowered the interest rate level needed for price stability, but policymakers are warning that long-end yield and energy-price volatility still require caution. The remarks are broadly neutral for markets, signaling a potentially less restrictive rate path without committing to near-term easing.