The decision by Hungary’s government to abandon its cap on petrol and diesel prices this week adds to what has already been a sharp withdrawal of government support in recent months. Hungary’s economy is unlikely to be able to avoid a painful adjustment over the coming quarters. Meanwhile, the raft of activity data for October released this week across Central and Eastern Europe suggests that most economies in the region started Q4 on the back foot.
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