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German business morale rises on retail revival

German corporate sentiment unexpectedly rose in February due to a sharp rebound in the retail sector, suggesting household spending could...

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German business morale rises on retail revival

German corporate sentiment unexpectedly rose in February due to a sharp rebound in the retail sector, suggesting household spending could...

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Genentech says key patent rejected, may appeal

Genentech Inc said on Monday the US Patent and Trademark Office has rejected the validity of a key patent that...

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Genentech says key patent rejected, may appeal

Genentech Inc said on Monday the US Patent and Trademark Office has rejected the validity of a key patent that...

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Gold prices set to slide

The commodity bourses hogged the limelight last week with commodities setting records after records. Platinum traded at an all-time high...

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Gold prices set to slide

The commodity bourses hogged the limelight last week with commodities setting records after records. Platinum traded at an all-time high...

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UK’s Miliband says Beijing’s Darfur move significant

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Monday Beijing's recent diplomatic overtures to help end fighting in war-torn Darfur was...

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UK’s Miliband says Beijing’s Darfur move significant

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Monday Beijing's recent diplomatic overtures to help end fighting in war-torn Darfur was...

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European credit sell-off may extend, analysts warn

European credit, already reeling from the worst sell-off since credit default swaps took off earlier this decade, is likely to...

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European credit sell-off may extend, analysts warn

European credit, already reeling from the worst sell-off since credit default swaps took off earlier this decade, is likely to...

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Solar panels a ‘loser’ professor says

Installing solar panels on homes is an economic “loser” with the costs far outweighing the financial benefit, a respected University...

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Solar panels a ‘loser’ professor says

Installing solar panels on homes is an economic “loser” with the costs far outweighing the financial benefit, a respected University...

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Czech unions demand higher wages due to inflation

Czech unions advised its members on Thursday to demand bigger wage rises this year due to surging inflation, the unions’...

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Czech unions demand higher wages due to inflation

Czech unions advised its members on Thursday to demand bigger wage rises this year due to surging inflation, the unions’...

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British Airways talks to pilots after strike vote

British Airways pilots have voted to strike in a dispute over employment terms at a new subsidiary, but immediately agreed...

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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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hungary’s Average Gross Earnings up 7.5% in July

Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees in Hungary rose 7.5% year-on-year to HUF 745,500 in July 2026, while average...

O3 Partners Posts EUR 1.45 mln First-Half Profit as Revenue More Than Quadruples

Budapest-listed O3 Partners reported a EUR 1.45 mln after-tax profit for the first half of 2026, reversing a EUR 470,000...

Hungary Annual Inflation Reaches 1.3% in August

Consumer prices in Hungary rose by 1.3% year-on-year in August 2026, and 0.2% from July, according to data published by...

Hungary’s Industrial Output Rises 4.7% in July

The volume of industrial production in Hungary rose 4.7% year-on-year in July, according to unadjusted data published by the Central...

AI Could Help Companies Spot Next Crisis Earlier, EY Says

AI could help companies identify early warning signs of geopolitical conflicts, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions, although most businesses are...