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November retail sales up 5.3% year-on-year

The volume of retail sales grew by 5.3% in November 2018 according to raw data, and by 5.2% when adjusted...

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Factory gate prices up 5.1% y-o-y in November

Industrial producer prices in Hungary were up 5.1% in November 2018 compared to the same month in 2017, as prices...

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Hungary PMI rises to 54.2 in December

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 54.2 points in December, from 53.5 in November, the Hungarian Association...

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October trade surplus revised up to EUR 304 mln

In October 2018, export volume was up 6.4% and imports 7.4% higher compared to the same month of 2017, according...

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Chances of a white Christmas in Budapest dwindling

Despite the current cold snap, the chances of a white Christmas in Budapest are getting slimmer than earlier forecasts suggested,...

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October retail sales growth revised down to 6.4%

Retail sales in Hungary rose 6.4% year-on-year in October, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said in a second reading of...

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Companies more optimistic about business prospects – survey

Companies see further improvement in their business position in 2019, according to a representative survey by GVI, the economic research...

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Eye Love Rock and Roll: Budapest’s Hippest Eyewear

The Vinylize showroom caught my eye while I was exploring the district across Rákóczi utca from the Buddha Bar one...

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Fuel Prices Lower Inflation in November

Hungary’s inflation showed a decline after accelerating for eight months, and was lower than the consensus expectation of analysts. At...

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Inflation slows in November, but underlying trends remain

Consumer prices were 3.1% higher on average in November 2018 than a year earlier, slowing from 3.8% year-on-year in October,...

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K&H: over 70% of young workers expect pay raises

K&Hʼs Youth Index, which reveals young peopleʼs satisfaction levels and expectations for the future about living conditions, work, promotion prospects,...

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Digital communication improves family relations

According to research by eNET and Magyar Telekom, entitled "Report on the Internet Economy," distances between family members and relations...

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Retail sales up 6.6% in October

In October 2018, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 6.6% according to raw data, and by 5.7%...

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KSH revises Q3 GDP growth upwards to 4.9%

Hungaryʼs gross domestic product (GDP) rose 4.9% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2018, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said...

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Hungary PMI falls to 53.5 in November

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 53.5 points in November, down from a revised 57.1 points in...

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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...