The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) cut its base rate by another 25 basis points to 6.5% on Tuesday, aided by a fall in inflation and last week's larger-than-usual cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

After a pause in the easing cycle in August, the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) reduced the base rate by 25 basis points to 6.5% on September 24, in line with projections. The Monetary Council also reduced the overnight deposit rate by the same clip to 5.

Hungary resumed monetary easing as slowing inflation and interest-rate cuts by major global central banks widened policymakers’ room for maneuver.

The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) cut its base rate by another 25 basis points to 6.5% on Tuesday, aided by a fall in inflation and last week's larger-than-usual cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The NBH,

Policymakers have reduced borrowing costs after a pause in August, although the base rate in Hungary is still the joint highest figure in the EU. View on euronews