Macroeconomics

Hungary’s path to the euro is politically appealing but economically demanding, with strict convergence rules and deep institutional tests. Experts say the country would need sustained reforms, stronger EU trust and fiscal discipline before membership becomes realistic.

A sharp flattening in the U.S. Treasury yield curve is pointing to a more hawkish Fed and a longer period of elevated borrowing costs. That backdrop could keep pressure on Bitcoin as investors weigh yield-bearing assets against non-yielding crypto.