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  • Base Rate of 6.5% Kept By Hungary's National Bank - To Remain Unchanged 'For An Extended Period'?

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    The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.50pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.

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    • 10 Apr 2025 6:59 AM

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    • 9 Apr 2025 7:18 AM

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    • 26 Mar 2025 5:47 AM

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