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Eurozone economy remains robust with downside risks on rise

The eurozone economy remained robust while downside risks increased due to the recent financial turmoil and possible slowdown in the...

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Economy homes in on consolidation

The condition of Hungarian markets has returned to a state not characterized by a direct risk of crisis said András...

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Vista Business sales slow, XP stays steady in European IT channels

Channel sales of personal computers equipped with Microsoft’s new Vista operating system for business users, Vista Business, slowed in August...

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Merrill Lynch introduces biofuels indices

Merrill Lynch introduced on Monday two biofuels indices designed to offer investors exposure to the fast-growing biofuels market....

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Russian oil export duty to rise to record $250.3 per ton on Oct 1

The duty on Russian oil exports will rise by $26.4 to a record $250.3 per metric ton as of October...

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Economic sentiment in EU weakens: survey

The economic sentiment indicator in September decreased in both the 27-nation European Union (EU) and the 13-nation euro zone, according...

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Dana makes oil discovery with first well in Norway

Dana Petroleum notes the announcement made by its partner and license operator Petra ASA today regarding an oil discovery at...

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Why the French economy is in need of reform?

Europe’s engine is starting to sputter. This week’s slide in Germany’s business confidence index to a 19-month low shows that...

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Goldman Sachs warns of spreading economic turmoil

Goldman Sachs has abandoned its ultra-bullish view of the world economy, warning of a likely recession in Japan and mounting...

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Hungary’s budget can be maintained for 2008

The budget plan seems credible, according to investment department of London-based Goldman Sachs global finance service group. Expectations for 2008...

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Hugo Chavez targeted Russia’s Su-95

Venezuela could be the first buyer of Su-35 fighter, ITAR-TASS reported with reference to Sergey Chemezov, chief of Russia’s state...

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Euro hits record for fifth consecutive day

The euro jumped to a record high for the fifth consecutive day Wednesday surging to $1.4162 as concerns deepened about...

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Business confidence falls sharply on growth, export fears in Germany – survey

Business confidence fell sharply in September as concerns set in about the outlook for Europe’s biggest economy following a surge...

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Where to invest in these volatile times?

Another tumultuous week for developed equity markets is coming to a close. There aren’t many weeks, even in the world’s...

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Euro at all-time high as US economic fears grow

The euro opened the new trading week on an upbeat note by surging to an all-time of $1.4130 Monday as...

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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...