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Századvég raises GDP growth forecast to near 6%

Economic research institute Századvég said on Monday that it expects GDP growth to be close to 6% this year, instead...

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Unemployment rate at 3.9% in May

In May 2021, the number of unemployed was 189,000, some 26,000 fewer than in the same period of the previous...

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Serbian real net wage up in April

Serbia's average net wage increased by a real 7.2% year-on-year in April, following a 7.5% annual rise in March, the...

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Bosnia inflation rate soars in May

Consumer prices in Bosnia rose by 1.7% year-on-year in May, after increasing by 0.9% in April, the Agency for Statistics...

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Czech economic confidence strengthens in June

The Czech economic confidence increased in June, survey results from the Prague-based Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed....

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Poland jobless rate falls in May

Poland's jobless rate declined in May, figures from the Warsaw-based Central Statistical Office (GUS) showed on Thursday. The unemployment rate...

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Is Current Inflation Temporary? Today’s Most Consequential Economic Debate

In his latest corporate finance column, Les Nemethy examines the use of the word “temporary” by U.S. Government officials, market...

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Industrial Production Jumps, as Does Inflation

While industrial output showed a significant increase year-on-year in April, the month-on-month decrease surprised analysts and is also a warning...

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In Praise of Meeting in Person

Monday, June 14, was an important date for us, for it marked our first in-person event since the start of...

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Natural decrease rate increases 26% y.o.y. in May

In May 2021, some 10,344 people died in Hungary, up 4.5% year-on-year. However, compared to the significant number of excess...

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COVID changes workplace preferences of office workers

According to a new survey by Skanska, nowadays nearly half of office workers in CEE countries go to the office...

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N. Macedonia’s real net wage up in April

North Macedonia's real net wage increased by 7.2% year-on-year in April after growing by 4.6% the previous month, the Skopje-based...

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Number of road fatalities above EU average

In 2019, Hungary registered 62 road traffic fatalities per one million inhabitants, according to data by statistical agency Eurostat....

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Poland: Businesses blocked by unpaid invoices, survey shows

As many as 60% of Polish companies in the pandemic complain that their contractors do not pay on time, the...

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Number of jobseekers falls 8,300 in June

The number of registered jobseekers in Hungary reached 265,497 in June, 8,287 fewer than in the previous month, data released...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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Hungary’s Inflation at 1.6% in September 2026

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 1.6% year-on-year in September, while prices increased 0.2% from August, according to data from the...

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Government Opens HUF 2.2 bln in Funding for Hungarian Communities Abroad

Two funding schemes supporting ties with ethnic Hungarian communities abroad open for applications this week, offering HUF 2.2 bln for...

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Hungarian Investment Fund Inflows Fall to HUF 138 bln in August

Net subscriptions to Hungarian investment funds reached HUF 138 bln in August, down from HUF 271 bln in July, according...

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Hungary’s Budget Deficit Reaches 6.2% of GDP in H1 2026

Hungary’s general government deficit reached HUF 2.810 tln, or 6.2% of GDP, in the first half of 2026, as expenditure...

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Hungary to Raise Lowest Pensions From January

Hungary will raise the minimum pension to HUF 120,000 and introduce tiered increases for other low pensions from Jan. 1,...

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TI Hungary: Private Equity Funds Still Opaque Despite Stricter Rules

Transparency International Hungary found that despite tighter regulations, ownership of Hungarian private equity funds remains opaque, with major gaps in...

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Hungary Lifts Debt Issuance Plan to HUF 8.7 tln as Financing Needs Grow

Hungary’s Gov't Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has raised its 2026 net issuance target to HUF 8.717 tln, citing a larger-than-expected...

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Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

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Hungary Could Adopt Euro in 2033 at Earliest, Equilor Says

Hungary could adopt the euro in 2033 at the earliest, with high public debt and a substantial budget deficit posing...

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EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

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MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...