National Bank of Poland Expected to Hold Rates with Hawkish Tone

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The National Bank of Poland (NBP) maintained interest rates at its May meeting, but the policy stance has shifted toward a more active hawkish bias. The central bank president stated that the odds of a rate hike have risen if inflation remains persistently above the 3.5% threshold. Furthermore, the Monetary Policy Council indicated that any decision to hike would depend on whether upcoming forecasts align back with the NBP's official targets. These developments follow upside surprises in inflation data and lingering geopolitical risks that complicate the bank's trajectory. Investors are now closely monitoring the July economic projections to see if the bank will pivot from a hold to a hike. Consequently, the Polish Zloty remains sensitive to these evolving conditions and the potential for tighter monetary policy.

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