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BSE opens after OTP drop, with JOLTS due later

The BUX starts from 149,155.36 points after a 1.40% decline; US indices also fell, while the JOLTS report is due at 16:00 Budapest time.

According to the BSE trading timetable, order collection for the opening auction starts at 08:30 and price determination begins at 09:00. September 29, 2026 is a regular trading day; this article was checked at 08:24.

The previous market close showed the BUX at 149,155.36 points, down 1.40%. OTP finished at 44,100 forints, down 3.86%; MOL rose 1.55% to 5,230 forints, Richter fell 0.64% to 12,400 forints, and Magyar Telekom gained 0.79% to 2,560 forints.

The US close was also negative: S&P 500 at 7,683.69 points, down 0.77%; Nasdaq Composite at 26,820.38 points, down 0.92%; and Dow Jones at 51,481.51 points, down 0.67%.

The ECB reference data for September 28 showed EUR/HUF at 367.10 and a calculated USD/HUF value of 322.64. These are daily reference values, not live quotes.

No new issuer notice dated September 29 had appeared on the BSE list by the check; the latest item remained ALTEO’s bond auction. We do not publish Asian or European pre-open prices without licensed, current data. The BLS calendar schedules JOLTS for 16:00 Budapest time.

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Budapest Global Review: BSE opens after OTP drop, with JOLTS due later. Budapest Global Review, 29 September 2026. https://globalreview.hu/en/cikk/bet-nyitas-elott-2026-09-29

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