Forint edging towards band's stronger end, surprises unlikely

PM calls for legislation to block sales
"Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsny has instructed the Ministry of Justice to draft regulations to prevent foreign companies directly or indirectly owned by foreign states from acquiring strategically important Hungarian companies, government spokesman Dávid Daróczi announced Wednesday. more »

Suzuki invests HUF 50 bln to make Splash in Hungary
"Suzuki's local subsidiary is planning to step up production with its employee headcount growing from the current 5,000 to 6,000 by the end of next year, daily Világgazdaság reported. more »

Budapest stock market swims against the tide
"Never mind the pessimistic sentiment and sharp downturn in international markets, a bullish trend persisted at the Budapest Stock Exchange this afternoon, with the BUX index closing 0.2% higher than yesterday at 29,894 points. The Prague Stock Exchange followed suit (+0.6%), while RTS and WIG20 weakened by 0.9% and 0.5%, respectively. more »

HEADLINE Hungary industrial producer price inflation moderates in April

HEADLINE Hungary forint to retreat after boost by HUF band scrapping rumours

HEADLINE IMF reiterates its negative tone on Hungary, markets ignore comments

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