Following Prime Minister Viktor Orban's concession in the recent election, Hungary's forint appreciated by 2%, reaching 367.41 against the euro, the highest since April 2022. The pro-European opposition party, Tisza, is projected to secure a two-thirds majority, enabling swift legislative changes and a potential thaw in relations with the European Union. This shift is anticipated to unlock approximately €17 billion ($20 billion) in EU funding, which had been previously frozen due to concerns over rule-of-law violations under Orban's government. Analysts suggest that this new government could significantly reduce Hungary's high borrowing costs, currently averaging around 7% for 10-year government bonds. The forint's rise reflects growing investor confidence, with expectations for further gains in both the currency and Hungarian stocks as the market adjusts to the political landscape.