Central and Eastern European (CEE) markets opened positively, with rates markets outpricing hikes while foreign exchange (FX) remained largely unchanged at the start of the week, according to ING strategist Frantisek Taborsky [1]. Market pricing currently implies around two Czech National Bank (CNB) hikes over the next 18 months, a little more than one hike in Poland, and approximately three rate cuts in Hungary [1]. However, Taborsky expects rates to remain unchanged in the Czech Republic and Poland, while the Hungarian central bank is likely to deliver more cuts than currently priced in [1]. He notes that rates have further scope to rally if global conditions remain supportive, particularly in the Czech Republic and Hungary, where upcoming inflation prints and this week’s CNB meeting are expected to provide additional support [1].
Yesterday’s moves in CEE largely tracked core markets, with little change in rate differentials. Taborsky maintains that a stronger zloty and forint should benefit from global relief, while the koruna is likely to underperform if this week’s CNB meeting is interpreted as dovish [1]. No specific market reactions or forward-looking analyst opinions beyond these expectations are provided in the source [1].
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CONCLUSION
Central and Eastern European currencies, particularly the zloty and forint, are positioned to benefit from global rates relief, while the koruna may lag if the CNB meeting is interpreted as dovish. ING expects rates to remain unchanged in Czech Republic and Poland, with more cuts likely in Hungary than currently priced. The market impact is medium, with further rates rally possible if global conditions stay supportive.