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MNB fines Duna Houseʼs loan broker for violations

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has fined listed property company Duna House’s loan brokerage unit Hitelcentrum HUF 17 million...

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Seven ETFs, six stocks added to BETa market

The papers of seven exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and six European foreign stocks have been added to the trading portfolio of...

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KSH confirms 4.4% rise in September retail sales

In September 2018, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 4.4% according to raw data, and by 5.4%...

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Surprise Growth Data Shifts Economy Into Higher Gear

Exceeding all expectations, the Hungarian economy expanded by 4.8% in the third quarter of the year compared to the same...

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Erste Bank’s mobile wallet gets complete overhaul

Hungary-based international mobile payment company Cellum has announced the significant overhaul of Erste MobilePay, Erste Bank Hungary’s mobile wallet, with...

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EC raises Hungary GDP growth projections

In its biannual forecast released on Thursday, the European Commission raised its projection for Hungaryʼs GDP growth this year to...

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Inflation rises to 3.8% in October

Consumer prices were 3.8% higher on average in October 2018 than a year earlier, accelerating from a 3.6% year-on-year increase...

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Govʼt to extend preferential VAT for homes with valid building permits

The government will propose extending the preferential 5% VAT rate on home construction for properties holding a final building permit...

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Retail sales growth slows to 4.4% in September

In September 2018, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 4.4% according to raw data, and by 5.4%...

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August trade surplus revised down to EUR 31 mln

In August 2018, Hungaryʼs export volume rose by 0.5% and import volume by 3.9% compared to August 2017. The surplus...

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Hungary PMI rises to 57.3 in October

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 57.3 points in October, up from a revised 54.1 points in...

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Factory gate prices up 6.7% y-o-y in September

Industrial producer prices as a whole were 6.7% higher in September 2018 than in the same month of 2017, show...

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Lux Film Prize contenders to be screened in Budapest

The European Parliament Liaison Office in Hungary and the Uránia National Film Theater are jointly organizing film screenings on November...

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German firms less optimistic about Hungarian economy

German companies in Hungary are less optimistic about the state of the economy in Hungary than half-a-year ago, according to...

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Government to pull plug on home savings support

Under a plan submitted by Erik Bánki of the governing Fidesz, the government is planning to end state support of...

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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...