The stock exchange explained why it placed the statues ordered during the Matolcsy era.

The Budapest Stock Exchange has installed two sculptures representing bull and bear market culture, which were ordered by the previous central bank leadership in 2020. After being exhibited in Brussels for years, the sculptures returned to Hungary in early 2026 and underwent restoration. They were officially placed on November 11, 2026. The bull and bear symbolize universal market trends, recognized globally in financial districts. The bull market indicates rising prices, while the bear market signifies a decline of at least 20%. The sculptures were created by artist Miklós Szőke, known for his works favored by the current regime.