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Hungary forint firms through the roof - Too much maybe? - Portfolio.hu Fund Manager Survey

Hungary’s forint performed splendidly in January. In fact, it has never done better, and its outstanding appreciation most likely contributed greatly to the worsened outlook of fund managers’ on the HUF in a Portfolio.hu poll. 42% of the respondents believe the forint will be quoted at 2% weaker levels... 

Hungary lifts 3-m bill auction over healthy demand

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has received HUF 136.7 billion worth of bids... 

Hungary sells more debt than planned at auction, yields drop

Although interest for Hungarian debt was not overwhelming at today’s bond auctions, the Government... 

Hungary forint firms to its strongest in three months against the euro

Hungary’s forint has not been as strong as on Thursday morning for three months. Shortly after... 

ANALYST VIEW - Outlook to worsen for Hungary again - SocGen recommends selling HUF against PLN or RON

Hungary’s forint has taken a tumble in the middle of last week against the euro, with the HUF actually... 

Hungary sells HUF 45 bn 12-m bills, yield drops sharply

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has witnessed higher interest for its 12-month... 

Default can be a natural result of a situation Hungary created for itself - Portfolio.hu Interview

The Hungarian government expects a tense first half due to the eurozone crisis, but believes recovery... 

Hungary forint firming fizzles out

The European Commission announced on Tuesday afternoon that it is launching infringement proceedings... 

Hungary lifts 3-m bill auction over heavy demand, yield drops

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has not received so large bids for its 3-month... 

Fitch downgrades four Hungarian banks

Fitch Ratings downgraded Hungarian banks CIB Bank Zrt's (CIB) and Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank Zrt's (K&H)... 

Hungary tops up morning bond auctions by selling another HUF 16 bn lot

Buoyed by the outcome of the morning bond auctions, Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency... 

Hungary sells more bonds than planned at auction

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has on Thursday placed a HUF 33 billion lot of... 

Hungary forint gets dizzy from Brussels blow

Hungary’s forint started to weaken markedly around noon on Wednesday, going to 313 versus the euro... 

ANALYST VIEW - Hungary could be epicenter of next financial storm (MarketWatch)

Hungary "is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy" while "its authoritarian populist Prime Minister Viktor... 

Investors scoop up Hungarian 3-m bills at the highest yield in 2.5 yrs

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has received HUF 123.4 billion worth of bids... 

Hungary forint shaken by Fitch downgrade recovers

Hungary’s forint first hit a new all-time low at 324 versus the euro then gained six units on Thursday... 

Fitch cuts Hungary credit rating to junk grade

Fitch Ratings has on Friday downgraded Hungary's Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default... 

Hungary PM Orbán says c.bank reserves are off limits to gov't

Hungary’s forint firmed by six units on Thursday from its all-time low hit in the morning and its... 

What if Hungary fails to secure IMF/EU safety net? - Portfolio.hu Poll

Hungary will be able to broker a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or what will ensue will... 

Hungary kicking and screaming to cut deal with IMF analysts

News flow out of embattled Hungary remains downbeat, with comments by various government officials over... 

Hungary sells HUF 35 bn 12-m bills at a killer price

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has sold HUF 35 billion worth of 12-month discount... 

Hungary credit risk goes sky high

As Hungary’s borrowing costs have kept on rising higher and higher and the forint depreciated to... 

Hungary forint hits new all-time low vs. EUR, but regains some strength

Hungary’s forint remains ruffled up in early Thursday trading. The HUF slumped to a new all-time... 

ANALYST VIEW - Rising political risks in Hungary suggest a higher rate outlook - Citi

The Hungarian parliament has adopted the two bills that were opposed by the European Union and the International... 

Hungary EcoMin sheds light on forint plummet

Speculation about the outcome of Hungary’s talks with the International Monetary Fund and the European... 

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FX Rates
 HUF CHF EUR USD GBP JPY
HUF   0.00420.00340.00450.00290.3473
CHF 240.0800  0.82811.08960.688983.3700
EUR 290.16001.2076  1.31540.83132100.7575
USD 220.50000.91780.76022  0.632676.5825
GBP 348.69001.45161.20291.5809  121.1000
JPY 2.87920.01200.00990.01310.0083 

Source: GlobalFX

Commentary

Hungary forint firms through the roof - Too much maybe? - Portfolio.hu Fund Manager Survey

Hungary’s forint performed splendidly in January. In fact, it has never done better, and its outstanding... 

Default can be a natural result of a situation Hungary created for itself - Portfolio.hu Interview

The Hungarian government expects a tense first half due to the eurozone crisis, but believes recovery... 

ANALYST VIEW - Rising political risks in Hungary suggest a higher rate outlook - Citi

The Hungarian parliament has adopted the two bills that were opposed by the European Union and the International... 

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Views and Interviews

Default can be a natural result of a situation Hungary created for itself - Portfolio.hu Interview

The Hungarian government expects a tense first half due to the eurozone crisis, but believes recovery should start in the second half of the year and that... 

ING CEO sees tough challenges ahead, clouds with silver lining in CEE banking sector (Interview)

Although the mortgage prepayment plan is slowing Hungary’s economy down, the CEE region as a whole is still offering the best growth opportunities... 

ANALYST VIEW - Hungarian forint among most attractive FX in EMEA - HSBC

In the EMEA FX space, the Czech koruna, Poland’s zloty and especially Hungary’s forint look attractive at current levels, HSBC said in its... 
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Markets (HU)

Weight of Hungary's OTP in BUX basket grows markedly as of October

The composition of the BUX basket of the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) will change as of 1 October. Rába... 

Yield drops at Hungary's 3-m T-bill tender

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has placed a HUF 30 billion lot of 3-month discount... 
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Latest news

16:45 | Hungary budget may be at risk due to Malév collapse

16:04 | Hungarian airline Malév gives up, flies no more

15:51 | Ryanair rushes to open Budapest base in void left by Malév mishap

14:57 | Hungary forint firms through the roof - Too much maybe? - Portfolio.hu Fund Manager Survey

13:35 | ILFC to fly back Malév-leased aircraft to Irish base this afternoon - MTI

12:39 | Wizz Air responds to Hungary Malév collapse with 66% capacity boost

12:05 | Travel Service not interested in taking over Hungary's Malév anymore

09:05 | ANALYST VIEW - Erste ups target price, keeps 'Buy' rating for Hungary's Richter

16:43 | Hungarian banks to lose EUR 717 m on FX loan fix scheme - Patai

14:54 | Hungary OTP becomes top pick of local fund managers

14:00 | How further could the forint depreciate? (x)

13:30 | Hungary Richter to report massive profit decline for Q411 - Portfolio.hu Poll (adds consensus for Egis)

12:01 | Hungarian igm unit in EUR 2.9 million capacity boost programme

11:32 | Hungary Socialists overtake far-right Jobbik in popularity contest - poll

09:27 | ANALYST VIEW - Erste ups target price, keeps 'Hold' rating for Hungary's Magyar Telekom

09:12 | Hungary Malév gets state receiver

16:22 | Erste sees no bigger hit by Hungary FX loan scheme than expected

15:41 | EU blocks proposed merger between Deutsche Börse and NYSE Euronext - Door opens for Xetra in Budapest?

14:30 | Hungary prepares for possible stop of Malév flights

14:06 | IMF does not propose Hungary to eliminate transport subsidies - Ivaschenko

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