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Forint firms on interbank market

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KSH: Hungary’s crop production down 8.6% in 2015

Hungary’s volume of crop production output saw a year-on-year decrease of 8.6% in 2015, while the output of live animals...

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Euronet ATMs offer euro withdrawals in Hungary

Some 200 of Euronet’s independent ATMs in Hungary are offering cash withdrawals in euros, combining the advantages of currency exchange...

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MNB: Underlying inflation measures move counter to headline CPI

The National Bank of Hungary’s (MNB) “underlying measures of inflation” fell or were flat in November, in spite of an...

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KSH: Consumer prices up 0.5% in November, year-on-year

Hungary’s Consumer Prices Index (CPI) saw a year-on-year 0.5% increase in November, with the highest price being recorded for alcoholic...

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MNB: Moderate dynamics of global trade may carry downside risk for Hungarian growth

Net exports were one of the most important components of Hungarian economic growth in the past period and as world...

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MNB report anticipates reserved growth

The second edition of the National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) annual Growth Report, which addresses the expected development trajectory of...

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KSH: GDP up 2.4% in Hungary in Q3

Hungary’s volume of gross domestic product increased by a year-on-year 2.4% in the third quarter, with the performance of manufacturing...

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Lukoil looks to expand in Hungary

Normbenz, which became the operator of Lukoil gas stations in Hungary through the purchase of 75 Lukoil stations here, is...

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Hungarian trucker makes video of running migrants off road, is reported to police

A Hungarian truck driver, who gained media attention for his video in which he scared refugees off the highway with...

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Halpim: Hungary’s PMI reaches 56.2 in November

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 56.2 points in November from 55.3 in October, the Hungarian Association of...

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KSH: Hungary’s PPI down 1.3% in October

Hungary’s industrial producer price index (PPI) was decreased by a year-on-year 1.3% in October, with domestic sales prices being 3.8%...

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NET buys 1,761 foreclosed homes in Q3

Hungaryʼs National Asset Management Agency (NET), established to buy homes on which lenders have foreclosed and enable borrowers to continue...

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MagNet Bank opens extraordinary unit for community banking

Hungarian MagNet Bank opened its first extraordinary “community bank” on November 9 in Budapestʼs District V, designed to resemble a...

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Research: 83% of Hungarian internet users view being online a family program

For some 83% of Hungarian internet users being online can now be a family program that may include social media...

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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...