Simor noted that the MNB had calculated with a $137-per-barrel crude price in its last Inflation Report in August, but the price has since slipped to around $90 per barrel. This — if all other factors remain unchanged — will have a positive effect on inflation, he said.

Speaking about Hungary’s outlook for adopting the euro, Simor said it is not enough to meet the Maastricht requirements, it must achieve these in a sustainable way.

Asked by MTI how severely the political uncertainty in Hungary is affecting the assessment of investment constructions, Simor said if there is risk, it will come with a higher risk premium. He added that global tendencies currently had the biggest effect on the market. (MTI-Econews)