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MNBʼs O/N and 1W lending rate changes surprise

Although the decision of the Monetary Council (MC) of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) to leave its main policy...

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In search of a silver bullet to fight automotive labor shortage

The Hungarian automotive sector prides itself on record numbers, but the 50 largest companies in the industry here pay low...

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GDP figures expected but ‘warrant cautious view,’ say analysts

Both the year-on-year and month-on-month GDP figures for Hungary in the third quarter, published today by the Central Statistical Office...

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Business climate slightly deteriorates from April, says MKIK

The business climate deteriorated slightly, a gauge of sentiment by the Economy and Business Research Institute (GVI) of the Hungarian...

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MNB measures of underlying inflation little changed in October

The measures of underlying inflation employed by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) were “broadly unchanged” in October from the...

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Hungary’s CPI grows 1% in October

Hungary’s consumer prices increased by 1% on average in October, compared to the same month of 2015, with the highest...

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Legal terms still need taking care of, even in a landlord’s market

In an improving Budapest real estate market, landlords of quality commercial assets are in a favorable position. Nevertheless, the legal...

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Consumer confidence at six-year high, says Nielsen

Consumer confidence rose in the third quarter to its strongest level in six years, a gauge by market researcher Nielsen...

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Trade surplus revised to EUR 591 mln in August

The surplus on Hungary’s trade balance increased by EUR 147 million in August compared to the same month of 2015,...

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Industrial producer prices drop 2.6% in September

Industrial producer prices in Hungary dropped by 2.6% on average in September, compared to the same month a year earlier,...

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OTP aims for 20% of farm financing market by 2020

OTP Bank aims to boost its share of the farm financing market to 20% by 2020, Chairman-CEO Sándor Csányi said...

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KSH confirms 5.8% retail sales growth in August

Sales volume in Hungarian retail stores was up 5.8% in August compared to the same month a year earlier, according...

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Smart homes on the radar of ever more Hungarians

While living in a smart home may be the privilege of a handful right now in Hungary, there is immense...

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Gov’t puts average annual inflation at just under 0.4%

Hungaryʼs average annual inflation rate is likely to be a little under the 0.4% projection in the countryʼs Convergence Program,...

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Best Choice FBC barred from offering investment services

Cyprus-based investment service provider Best Choice FBC has been suspended by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and therefore...

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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...