Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate preview: Dec 15, 2026
Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate is scheduled for release on Dec 15, 2026. The previous reading was 5.5. This page updates with the official value, chart, and full release history when the publisher releases the data.
- Actual
- --
- Previous
- 5.5
- Forecast
- --
- Next release
- Nov 17, 2026
15 Dec 2026
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What to expect
Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate is scheduled for Dec 15, 2026.
The previous reading was 5.5.
Why Central Bank Policy Rate matters for HUF
Policy rate differentials between countries are the primary driver of carry-trade positioning and long-run FX equilibrium. When the National Bank of Hungary is hiking while others are on hold, the huf typically appreciates on an interest rate differential basis.
How to read it
A surprise rate hike is huf-positive; a surprise cut is negative. Forward guidance and the policy statement accompanying each decision are often more market-moving than the rate change itself, as markets are usually well-positioned for the expected move.
What to watch next
The next Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate release is due on Nov 17, 2026.
- Differentials widening (one central bank diverging from the others)
- Dovish/hawkish surprises versus the rate path priced into OIS
- Forward guidance language shifts even when the rate is unchanged
- Out-of-meeting cuts or hikes (rare, large FX impact)
Recent Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate releases
Each release with the date it was published. Full history
| Released | Period | Actual | Previous | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | 5.5 | 5.5 | -- |
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import requests
resp = requests.get(
"https://api.fxmacrodata.com/v1/announcements/huf/policy_rate",
headers={"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
timeout=30,
)
rows = resp.json()["data"]
print(rows[-1])Match this release by announcement_id huf_policy_rate_2026-12-15. Forecasts for the same release: /v1/predictions/huf/policy_rate.
Release data snapshot
Citation fields for this announcement.
| Public release ID | huf_policy_rate_2026-12-15 |
|---|---|
| Release time | Exact time unavailable |
| Reference period date | 2026-12-15 |
| Actual value | -- |
| Previous value | 5.5 |
| Forecast | -- |
| Surprise | -- |
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Common questions about this release
The value, its publication time, the next scheduled date, and the official publisher for Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate.
When is the next Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate release?
Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate is scheduled for release on Dec 15, 2026.
What is the forecast for this Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate release?
The previous reading was 5.5.
Where will the actual Central Bank Policy Rate value be published?
The official value appears on this page and on /api/v1/announcements/huf/policy_rate as soon as the publisher releases it, together with the surprise versus forecast and the updated chart.
What is the official source for Hungary Central Bank Policy Rate?
The official Central Bank Policy Rate series is published by the national statistics agency or central bank for Hungary. FXMacroData stores every release with its announcement timestamp and serves it from the announcements endpoint for this series.
Raw announcement payload
Field names are preserved for traceability and downstream testing.
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