BUX heads into Monday after OTP-led 1,278-point drop
Published on 10/23/2026 at 19:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSBlue chips and rates
- BUX closed at 142,049 points on October 22, down 1,278 points or 0.9 percent.
- Rising yields accompanied turnover of 36.2 billion HUF during the decline.
- Richter was the top gainer, rising 4.0 percent, while OTP fell 2.9 percent.
- The next BUX session is scheduled for October 26, 2026, after Hungary's October 23 holiday.
BUX closed at 142,049 points on October 22, 2026, down 1,278 points or 0.9 percent from the previous close, Economx reported. Rising yields and negative international sentiment accompanied the decline.
Richter was the strongest major constituent, rising 4.0 percent. OTP was the main drag, falling 2.9 percent, while Mol dropped 1.8 percent, according to Economx.
Why did BUX fall on October 22?
The decline followed a weaker international market mood and higher bond yields. The Budapest market recorded 36.2 billion HUF in turnover, with OTP accounting for 25.9 billion HUF, Economx reported.
BUX blue chips split sharply
- Richter up 4.0 percent: the pharmaceutical stock outperformed the market, Economx reports.
- Magyar Telekom up 0.1 percent: the telecommunications stock edged higher, Economx reports.
- Mol down 1.8 percent: the oil company declined despite higher oil prices, Economx reports.
- OTP down 2.9 percent: the bank led the losses among the major stocks, Economx reports.
What comes next for BUX
The Budapest Stock Exchange was closed on October 23 for Hungary's national holiday, Vilaggazdasag reported. The next scheduled session is October 26, when wider regional markets will also focus on economic data listed in the weekly calendar, including the US Dallas Fed manufacturing index, Trading Economics shows.
BUX price data for October 22, 2026
BUX closed at 142,049 points on October 22, 2026, down 1,278 points or 0.9 percent from the previous close, Economx reported. The previous close was 143,326 points. The market recorded 36.2 billion HUF in turnover.
BUX by the numbers on October 22, 2026
- Index: BUX
- Home exchange: Budapest Stock Exchange, Hungary
- Close of the last session on October 22, 2026: 142,049 points
- Change versus previous close of October 21, 2026: down 1,278 points (down 0.9 percent)
- Previous close: 143,326 points
- Top gainer: Richter up 4.0 percent
- Top loser: OTP down 2.9 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 26, 2026: next BUX trading session
