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Household assets increased by HUF 1.823 tln in Q2

By the end of Q2, the financial assets of households had increased to HUF 63.191 trillion, an increase of HUF...

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Croatia consumer prices fall for fourth month

Croatia’s consumer prices fell for the fourth month in a row in July, figures from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics...

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Czech producer prices decline slows in July

The Czech Republic’s producer prices declined at a softer pace in July, figures from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases rises by 23

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 708, up from 685 on Sunday, according to data...

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MKIK business confidence index rises

The business confidence index of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industryʼs (MKIK) Economic Research Institute (GVI) rose to -6...

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GDP Falls 13.6% in Q2

Hungaryʼs gross domestic product (GDP) decreased in Q2 by 13.6% according to raw data, and by 13.5% according to seasonally...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases rises to 656

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 656, up from 645 yesterday, according to data by...

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Bulgariaʼs avg gross monthly wage grows in Q2

The average gross monthly wage in Bulgaria increased by an annual 6.1% to BGN 1,337 (EUR 683) in the second...

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Romania inflation rises in July

Romaniaʼs consumer price inflation rose to the highest level in four months in July, data from the National Institute of...

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Serbiaʼs FX reserves fall in July

The foreign exchange (FX) reserves held by Serbiaʼs central bank fell to EUR 13.5 billion (USD 15.9 billion) at the...

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Kosovo consumer prices drop in July

Consumer prices in Kosovo decreased by 0.1% in July after rising 0.1% in the previous month, data from the Kosovo...

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Romania real net wage rises in June

Romaniaʼs average net monthly wage rose by a real 2.4% year-on-year in June, after edging up by 0.2% in May,...

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Number of active COVID-19 cases rises by 11

The number of active coronavirus cases in Hungary has increased to 645, up from 634 yesterday, according to data by...

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Lithuania producer prices fall further in July

Lithuaniaʼs producer prices declined for the sixth straight month in July, though at a softer pace, figures from Statistics Lithuania...

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SMEs plan to invest less next year

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hungary plan to invest less for the next year based on the latest results...

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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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hungary’s Average Gross Earnings up 7.5% in July

Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees in Hungary rose 7.5% year-on-year to HUF 745,500 in July 2026, while average...