Monetary Policy Analysis with a Quarterly Projection Model: Hungary
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Summary:
The calibration of monetary policy is particularly challenging at a time of large shocks. Interest rates in Hungary rose sharply in response a significant increase in inflation and depreciation in the forint in 2022. As inflationary pressures have eased, the base rate has been reduced but remains restrictive. Balancing the risks of loosening too quickly and inflation taking longer to return to target against those of loosening too slowly with larger costs to output requires careful calibration. This paper uses a Quarterly Projection Model to provide a quantitative guide to the calibration of monetary policy in Hungary. As underlying inflation remains elevated and second-round effects continue to push up services inflation, the model suggests that further cuts in interest rates should proceed cautiously and gradually.
Series:
Selected Issues Paper No. 2024/036
Frequency:
Regular
English
Publication Date:
August 13, 2024
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400286483/2958-7875
Stock No:
SIPEA2024036
Format:
Paper
Pages:
14
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