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The forint’s trading on Thursday initially stabilized, but the exchange rate weakened throughout the day due to the international mood and expectations regarding US labor market data. Important factors include the US-Iran negotiations, the price of oil, and expected interest rate changes by the Japanese and US central banks. The KSH’s unfavorable industrial and retail data also affected the forint, while demand for Hungarian government bonds remained stable.
befektetes-bankIn the morning, the forint started with minimal weakening, but in the second half of the day, the Hungarian currency experienced a more significant decline. The euro note rose to above 363, which was almost a two-month high, and the dollar reached 316.5. By evening, the forint had reversed its previous trend and strengthened against both foreign currencies.
befektetes-bankThe planned amount of 12-month discount treasury bonds was sold, while fewer 10-year fixed and variable-rate bonds were accepted than announced.
befektetes-bankThe company, which recently opened a branch in the country, offers new customers an investment account with returns exceeding 4% per year.
befektetes-bankBoth the voluntary pension fund and the health fund are seeing a growing accumulation of forints saved for retirement.
befektetes-bankThe situation exerts extraordinary pressure on the labor market, the healthcare system, and the social safety net, making the increase in the retirement age inevitable.
befektetes-bankAmerican inflation data caused a significant surprise, which positively affected currency markets, leading to a strengthening of the forint on Tuesday and continued momentum on Wednesday. However, tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices influenced market movements. The afternoon American producer price inflation data also affected the forint’s exchange rate, which is currently showing significant fluctuations.
befektetes-bankHungarian stocks achieved a 26.6% return in the first half of 2026, while emerging market stocks rose by 23.8% and commodities by 11.8%.
befektetes-bankAnother misleading SMS has reached Hungarian users: this time, the message will be sent in the name of the Police.
befektetes-bankThey invited me to give a presentation in a church, for a men’s gathering. Here is the video if you are interested. (In the church,… The article “The Bible and Money” was first published on the blog “Kiszámoló” - a blog about finance.
befektetes-bankThe number of serious e-scooter accidents has increased year after year, and the price of insurance has also increased by more than 30 percent.
befektetes-bankThe forint started the day weakly, weakening to levels not seen since April and May due to the escalating Iranian conflict. However, surprisingly low US inflation data in the afternoon led to a turnaround in expectations regarding interest rates.
befektetes-bankOne of the biggest dangers for tourists is not bad weather or missed flights, but rather the sophisticated methods of pickpockets and con artists.