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HungaryHungary Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) climbed to 17.12 Percentage (%) in January 2023
World BankYearlyReleased January 2023
Hungary Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) climbed to 17.12 Percentage (%) in January 2023, up 2.51 Percentage (%) from December's 14.61 Percentage (%) reading.
Latest Release
17.12
Latest (2023)
14.61
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THE RELEASE
Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) (Hungary) was reported at 4.41 Percent in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.70 Percent. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
In December readings over the past 3 years, Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) has averaged 8.41 Percent.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) - HU
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About Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) — Hungary
DEFINITION
Hungary's Inflation, Consumer Prices (Annual %) rose to 4.411984% in December 2025, up from 3.703704% in December 2024, marking a clear acceleration in annual inflation. This increase signals a shift away from the previous year's lower inflation environment. Market participants will closely watch upcoming central bank communications for policy adjustments. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - HU Events
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | HU | HALPIM Manufacturing PMI | 51.5 | 51.3 | 51.55 | Low | |
| Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:30 | HU | Retail Sales YoY | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.80 | Low | |
| 06:30 | HU | Industrial Production YoY | -0.4 | -0.7 | 2.55 | Low | |