| Asset | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| BIST 100 | 13,686.57 | -0.01% |
| iShares Poland | 44.07 | +2.63% |
| EUR/PLN | 4.31 | +0.01% |
| EUR/HUF | 363.16 | -0.11% |
| EUR/CZK | 24.19 | +0.03% |
| USD/TRY | 47.58 | +0.08% |
| Brent Crude | 80.28 | +1.16% |
| Gold | 4,216.20 | +2.95% |
| Bitcoin | 64,105.97 | +0.08% |
| Poland 10Y Govt Yield | 5.51% | -4.01% |
| Hungary 10Y Govt Yield | 5.26% | -6.90% |
| Data | Prior | Cons | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate Month-over-Month | 0.99 | 1.83 | 1.78 |
| Inflation Rate Year-over-Year | 32.11 | 31.80 | 31.75 |
| Balance of Trade Preliminary | -10,370m | - | -7,400m |
Poland 10Y Govt Yield | Type: macro_line | Yield %: 5.51 (2026-06-01) | Range: 1.87–7.82 | Trend(6pt): 1.87,7.24,5.24,5.86,5.74,5.51
| Data | Prior | Cons | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| No events available | |||
Turkish July CPI rose 1.78% m/m and 31.75% y/y, both slightly softer than consensus forecasts of 1.83% and 31.8%. The preliminary trade balance improved to a $7.4 bn deficit from $10.37 bn previously. Polish markets led regional gains as the iShares Poland ETF climbed 2.63% while the 10-year government yield dropped 4 bp to 5.51%.
Hungarian 10-year yields fell 7 bp to 5.26%. The BIST 100 index closed essentially flat at 13,686.57 amid modest lira pressure, with USD/TRY rising 0.08% to 47.58. EUR/PLN edged 0.01% higher to 4.31 while EUR/HUF eased 0.11% to 363.16.
Brent crude advanced 1.16% to $80.28 and gold surged 2.95% to $4,216.20, supporting broader commodity-linked sentiment in the region. The moves occurred against a backdrop of stable regional FX crosses and selective fixed-income outperformance in Poland and Hungary, where lower yields reflected improved local demand and carry appeal versus euro-area peers.
No major data releases are scheduled for Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania or Turkey today. Markets will monitor any follow-up commentary from the CBRT after yesterday’s inflation print. Attention may turn to euro-area industrial production figures for indirect signals on Polish and Czech export demand.
Regional equity and fixed-income desks are likely to track global risk sentiment and any ECB speakers. Currency traders will watch USD/TRY for signs of renewed pressure following the narrower trade gap. Energy price gains in Brent and gold highlight continued vulnerability for net importers across the five economies, while EU fund flows remain a key support for Poland and Romania, with disbursement conditions tied to rule-of-law milestones.
Sharply lower Polish and Hungarian yields reflect improved local demand and carry appeal versus euro-area peers. Turkey’s narrower trade deficit supports the CBRT’s narrative of gradual external adjustment despite still-elevated inflation. Energy price gains in Brent and gold highlight continued vulnerability for net importers across the five economies.
EU fund flows remain a key support for Poland and Romania, with disbursement conditions tied to rule-of-law milestones. <i>↓ p.2</i>
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Hungary 10Y Govt Yield | Type: macro_line | Yield %: 5.26 (2026-06-01) | Range: 3.09–10.25 | Trend(6pt): 3.09,8.81,5.98,7.04,5.65,5.26
XU100 Turkey Equity Index | Type: market_hloc | Index Level: 1.366e+04 (2026-08-05) | Range: 1.316e+04–1.513e+04 | Trend(6pt): 1.45e+04,1.37e+04,1.473e+04,1.409e+04,1.369e+04,1.366e+04
USD/TRY Exchange Rate | Type: market_hloc | FX Rate: 47.57 (2026-08-05) | Range: 45.21–47.57 | Trend(6pt): 45.21,45.89,46.44,46.95,47.53,47.57
Brent Crude Oil Price | Type: market_hloc | USD per Barrel: 80.32 (2026-08-05) | Range: 71.57–112.1 | Trend(5pt): 109.9,93.71,77.9,84.95,80.32
Regional equities showed selective strength, led by Poland, while Turkish shares lagged. The absence of fresh domestic data leaves external drivers such as euro-area industrial production and global risk sentiment as the dominant influences on CEE asset prices in the near term.
The ECB deposit rate stands at 2.25% with euro-area CPI at 2.90% y/y and unemployment at 6.30%. Russian strikes on Kyiv renewed geopolitical risk premia across eastern Europe. EU migration tensions in Ceuta added to policy uncertainty for Romania and Hungary.
Central bank speeches from the Fed, Bank of Canada and ECB focused on transmission lags and intangible investment, indirectly shaping rate expectations for CNB and MNB. Gold’s strong advance signals persistent safe-haven demand that benefits Turkish reserves management. Brent’s gain raises imported energy costs for all five economies ahead of winter.
These external factors reinforce the divergence between Turkey’s distinct domestic policy framework and the more ECB-aligned stance maintained by the other four central banks.
The NBP held its benchmark rate steady, citing still-elevated core inflation and the need to preserve real-rate support. The CNB and MNB continued to track ECB policy closely, with both committees voting to hold amid subdued growth prints. The BNR maintained its stance, noting Romania’s inflation path remains inside the 2.5–4.5% target band after the latest downside surprise.
The CBRT kept rates unchanged despite the modest inflation undershoot, constrained by political considerations and lira-stability objectives. Policy divergence persists: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania remain aligned with euro-area easing cycles while Turkey’s framework operates under distinct domestic priorities. No vote splits were disclosed in recent decisions.