What the news says
The largest budget surplus since 2010 signals Hungary's fiscal consolidation effort, which could support the forint (HUF) and improve sovereign debt outlook.
07/08, 05:07 PM
Hungary reduced its first-half budget deficit to $10.8 billion after recording the largest monthly surplus since 2010 in June.
Hungary reduced its first-half budget deficit to $10.8 billion after recording the largest monthly surplus since 2010 in June.
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07/08, 05:07 PM
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