Hungary Interest Rate Cuts to 5.5%
Brief · Published 2026-09-18 · Data period 2026-08-31
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Hungary's benchmark interest rate fell to 5.5% in August 2026 from 5.75% in July 2026. The rate is now at its lowest since May 2022, and compares with 6.5% a year earlier. The central bank has cut rates from 6.5% at the start of 2026, according to the Bank for International Settlements.
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Data source: Bank for International Settlements.
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