269 result(s) for weak forint
Analysts : Brexit Could Slightly Slow Down Hungary’s Economic Growth
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The British vote to leave the European Union could slightly slow down economic growth in Hungary, analysts told MTI in reaction to Brexit. Takarékbank analyst Gergely Suppan said that a reduction in EU funding should not be expected for the time being because it is fixed by contract and Britain’s payment obligations will be maintained until its exit is completed, possibly even until the end of ...
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Hungary Investment Volume Down 9.6% In Q1
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Investment volume in Hungary fell by an annual 9.6% in the first quarter of 2016, the Central Statistical Office said. Investment volume fell after growing by 7% in the fourth quarter of 2015. Investment contraction was mainly due to the winding up of developments financed from European Union resources, which affected investments by central budget organisations to a larger extent. In areas less ...
Socialist Leader Calls On Áder To Take A Stand On CBank Spending
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist party leader József Tóbiás has called on President János Áder to make a statement regarding questions raised over central bank spending. Speaking at a press conference in front of the presidential Sándor Palace on Friday, Tóbiás said central bank governor György Matolcsy and the central bank’s foundations “endanger Hungary’s financial stability and weaken the forint”.
NBH Deputy Governor: Bank To Continue Easing Cycle
- 24 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s central bank (NBH) will cut the base rate until it reaches a rate that is consistent with its inflation target, NBH deputy governor Márton Nagy told journalists. The bank wants to keep rate the key rate low for a sustained period, he said. The NBH’s inflation target is 3% in a +/-1 percentage-point tolerance band.
Hungary’s Central Bank Keeps Key Rate On Hold
- 27 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian rate setters kept the base rate on hold at 1.35% on Tuesday. The decision was in line with the expectations of analysts. The Monetary Council has kept the base rate on hold since signalling an end to an easing cycle at a policy meeting in July 2015. In a statement released shortly after the rate-setting meeting the Council said the annual inflation rate increased, while core inflation ...
Analysts Expect Hungarian National Bank Announcement Re Liquidity
- 14 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The MNB’s monetary council is widely expected to keep the rate on hold at 1.35% at the last rate-setting meeting of the year on Tuesday. Instead, analysts are turning their attention to the possible expansion of non-conventional monetary tools, designed to redirect deposits held at the central bank by banks to the bond market. The MNB is also expected to announce its revised growth targets.
NBH Governor: Hungary Sees Price, Financial Stability Since 2013
- 5 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has enjoyed price and financial stability since 2013, when changes got under way at the central bank, the bank’s governor, György Matolcsy, said. Addressing lawmakers in parliament in a debate of the bank’s 2012, 2013 and 2014 business reports, Matolcsy said the bank’s new leadership in place since March 2013 had returned to a “responsible, conservative, but creatively functioning” path ...
Govt Office Chief Presses For National Infrastructure Development Programme
- 1 Oct 2015 5:24 AM
- business
Government office chief János Lázár urged the launch of a national infrastructure development programme, speaking at a conference organised by Portfolio.hu. The development programme will be used to fund the roughly 100 Hungarian companies that do not count as small and medium-sized firms and are thus not eligible for EU funds.
Analysts : Brexit Could Slightly Slow Down Hungary’s Economic Growth
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The British vote to leave the European Union could slightly slow down economic growth in Hungary, analysts told MTI in reaction to Brexit. Takarékbank analyst Gergely Suppan said that a reduction in EU funding should not be expected for the time being because it is fixed by contract and Britain’s payment obligations will be maintained until its exit is completed, possibly even until the end of ...
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Hungary Investment Volume Down 9.6% In Q1
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Investment volume in Hungary fell by an annual 9.6% in the first quarter of 2016, the Central Statistical Office said. Investment volume fell after growing by 7% in the fourth quarter of 2015. Investment contraction was mainly due to the winding up of developments financed from European Union resources, which affected investments by central budget organisations to a larger extent. In areas less ...
Socialist Leader Calls On Áder To Take A Stand On CBank Spending
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist party leader József Tóbiás has called on President János Áder to make a statement regarding questions raised over central bank spending. Speaking at a press conference in front of the presidential Sándor Palace on Friday, Tóbiás said central bank governor György Matolcsy and the central bank’s foundations “endanger Hungary’s financial stability and weaken the forint”.
NBH Deputy Governor: Bank To Continue Easing Cycle
- 24 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s central bank (NBH) will cut the base rate until it reaches a rate that is consistent with its inflation target, NBH deputy governor Márton Nagy told journalists. The bank wants to keep rate the key rate low for a sustained period, he said. The NBH’s inflation target is 3% in a +/-1 percentage-point tolerance band.
Hungary’s Central Bank Keeps Key Rate On Hold
- 27 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian rate setters kept the base rate on hold at 1.35% on Tuesday. The decision was in line with the expectations of analysts. The Monetary Council has kept the base rate on hold since signalling an end to an easing cycle at a policy meeting in July 2015. In a statement released shortly after the rate-setting meeting the Council said the annual inflation rate increased, while core inflation ...
Analysts Expect Hungarian National Bank Announcement Re Liquidity
- 14 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The MNB’s monetary council is widely expected to keep the rate on hold at 1.35% at the last rate-setting meeting of the year on Tuesday. Instead, analysts are turning their attention to the possible expansion of non-conventional monetary tools, designed to redirect deposits held at the central bank by banks to the bond market. The MNB is also expected to announce its revised growth targets.
NBH Governor: Hungary Sees Price, Financial Stability Since 2013
- 5 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has enjoyed price and financial stability since 2013, when changes got under way at the central bank, the bank’s governor, György Matolcsy, said. Addressing lawmakers in parliament in a debate of the bank’s 2012, 2013 and 2014 business reports, Matolcsy said the bank’s new leadership in place since March 2013 had returned to a “responsible, conservative, but creatively functioning” path ...
Govt Office Chief Presses For National Infrastructure Development Programme
- 1 Oct 2015 5:24 AM
- business
Government office chief János Lázár urged the launch of a national infrastructure development programme, speaking at a conference organised by Portfolio.hu. The development programme will be used to fund the roughly 100 Hungarian companies that do not count as small and medium-sized firms and are thus not eligible for EU funds.