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Hungary PMI falls to 53.3 in April

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 53.3 points in April, down from a revised 56.6 points in...

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MNB policymakers keep base rate on hold

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided to keep the central bankʼs key rate on hold...

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Central Bank base rate could stay by the end of 2020

Hungaryʼs inflation rate could stay around the central bankʼs 3% "price stability" target even beyond the middle of 2019, if...

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March retail sales growth adjusted upward to 6.6%

In February 2018, the volume of sales in retail shops, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, grew by 6.6%...

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Lipogems stem cell process helps heal Hungarian tigerʼs joints

Igor, the Siberian tiger of Szeged Zoo, is being treated with a stem-cell procedure which has already proven its value...

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Central bank reiterates stance on loose monetary conditions

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) reiterated its stance on keeping the base rate unchanged and...

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Consumer prices rise 2.0% in March

Consumer prices were 2.0% higher on average in March 2018 than a year earlier, up slightly from a 1.9% year-on-year...

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The era of cheap webstores may soon end

The era of classic webstore advertising will soon be over. Today advertisements are more targeted, but costs are getting higher....

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New companies in Hungary on the rise, but not yet a trend

In the first quarter of this year, the numbe of newly established companies in Hungary was 7100, the highest number...

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Retail trade sees 6.5% turnover rise in February

In February 2018, the volume of sales in retail shops, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, grew by 6.5%...

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Clocks move forward Sunday – saving money!

This weekend clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning as daylight savings time kicks in. According...

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Hungary PMI edges down to 57.0 in March

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) slipped slightly to 57.0 points in March, from 57.2 in February, the Hungarian...

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January trade surplus revised slightly upwards

Hungaryʼs January 2018 trade surplus was revised upwards to EUR 698 million in a second reading of data for the...

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January retail sales growth revised up to 7.8%

In January 2018, the volume of sales in retail shops, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, grew by 7.8%...

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KSH confirms 4.4% GDP growth for Hungary in fourth quarter

The volume of Hungaryʼs gross domestic product (GDP) rose 4.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter and 4.0% in the full...

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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...