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MNB expects to hit inflation target in early 2019

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) expects inflation to reach the 3% level consistent with price stability in a sustainable...

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Hungary in talks with U.S. officials on higher education amendment

In a letter sent to Betsy DeVos, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog welcomed DeVosʼs...

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CIB Bank analysts see inflation holding steady

Hungary’s May inflation figure of 2.1% published today by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) was unexpected, but the increase is...

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Hungary’s consumer prices up 2.1% in May

Hungary’s consumer prices were up by 2.1% on average in May, compared to the same month of the preceding year,...

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Hungary’s GDP rises by 4.2% in first quarter

Hungary’s GDP was 4.2% higher in the first quarter of the year compared to the corresponding period a year earlier,...

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Hungary’s industrial output down 3% in April

The volume of industrial output in Hungary dropped by 3% in April, compared to the same month a year earlier,...

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More cyber attacks looming, Hungarian expert warns

In the coming months, cybercriminals are expected to launch numerous attacks exploiting the vulnerabilities leaked by hacker group The Shadow...

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ArchiCAD most popular BIM software in Hungary, GfK finds

Graphisoft Hungary’s Budapest-developed building information modeling (BIM) software ArchiCAD is known by 96% of architects and is currently used by...

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Hungary PMI hits record 62.1 points in May

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 62.1 points in May, rising from 56.2 in April, the Hungarian...

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External trade surplus up to EUR 978 mln in March

Hungary’s external trade surplus was up by EUR 21 million to EUR 978 mln in March compared to the same...

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Base rate may freeze until 2019, says deputy governor

The base rate of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) could be kept intact until 2019, or possibly even beyond,...

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CIB Bank: unchanged MNB base rate no surprise

The rate-setting meeting of the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) delivered no surprises to the market...

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MNB seen sticking to base rate, dovish stance for foreseeable future

Hungaryʼs central bank is expected to keep its 0.9% policy rate unchanged and has sufficient scope to maintain its long-standing...

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Growth indicates ‘strong expansion,’ says CIB

Despite both WDA and SWDA figures lagging behind the unadjusted figure by half a percentage point, Hungary’s 4.1% GDP growth...

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IMF welcomes Hungaryʼs economic performance, but calls for reforms

In a statement issued Friday following regular Article IV consultations, executive directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Hungary...

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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...