最新报道:Hungary's central bank maintained its base rate at 6.5%, the EU's joint-highest level, marking a year without rate cuts amid persistent inflation risks. Annual inflation remained at 4.2% in August, exceeding the central bank's 2-4% tolerance band. The forint strengthened to a 15-month high, supported by U.S. Fed rate cuts and Governor Mihaly Varga's opposition to currency devaluation strategies. While the stronger forint may help curb inflation, risks persist due to price caps and potential post-election price hikes.