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Political noise distracts central Europe’s rate-setting

People walk in front of the Polish Central Bank (NBP) building in Warsaw, Poland, September 8, 2022. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCentral bank governors under fire from politiciansHungarian government pushes for sharp rate cutsIncoming Polish government seeks to oust governorPoland, Hungary facing years of high inflationWARSAW/BUDAPEST, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The central bank governors of Poland and Hungary are caught up in noisy disputes with opponents over their rate-setting policy, raising new hazards for investors willing to brave central Europe's bitterly polarised politics.In Poland, governor Adam Glapinski stands accused...
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No ‘big opening’ for rate cuts in central Europe, IMF says

The logo of the Polish Central Bank (NBP) is seen on their building in Warsaw, Poland, September 25, 2023. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel Acquire Licensing RightsCEE should maintain tight monetary stance -IMF directorBe ready to raise rates again if needed, he saysPolish, Hungarian CPI to remain among highest in EuropeFiscal policy should also support disinflation -IMFBUDAPEST, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Central Europe's central banks should maintain a tight monetary stance for a "considerable time" to ensure inflation is kept in check, and be ready to raise interest rates again if needed, a...