This was the expectation of a majority of analysts, experts and pundits, with most polled by Reuters and the Wall Street Journal, among others, reckoning today’s cut would be 0.20%

In a statement released after the decisive meeting, the Monetary Council stated that the MNB’s “3% mid-term inflation target provided the scope for further monetary policy easing.

“In the Council’s view, considering the outlook for inflation and the real economy and taking into account perceptions of the risks associated with the economy, further cautious easing of monetary conditions may follow,” read the statement in part.