Has Hungary's Post-Election Rally Gone Too Far

Hungary's post-election rally has driven 10Y government bond yields below those of Poland as investors price in potential euro adoption. While economic fundamentals currently favor Poland, Hungary's pro-EU political shift and Poland's fiscal slippage are driving a significant convergence trade.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Hungarian 10Y local-currency government bond yields have fallen below Polish yields for the first time in nearly a decade, following a post-election rally.
• 2.The market's optimism stems from the election of the pro-EU Tisza party and its commitment to Maastricht criteria and euro adoption by the early 2030s.
• 3.Despite Hungary's weaker current credit metrics compared to Poland, Poland's widening fiscal deficit and political uncertainty are weighing on its bond performance.

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