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EcoFin on Hungarian economic reforms

Yesterday the Council of EU Finance Ministers, the EcoFin, accepted the assessment of the European Commission (EC) on the measures...

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Germany’s DZ Bank tries to take control of Takarékbank

Saving banks tend to lose out against banks in dynamism, but their financial situation is even shakier due to the...

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Business competition office: Corruption costs global economy $2.5 trillion

An anti-corruption office yesterday warned business leaders at a United Nations summit to urgently tackle corruption costing the global economy...

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Bank of England raises interest rates to 5.75%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee today voted to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 5.75%....

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EU report says eurozone economy makes good start in 2007

The eurozone economy started 2007 on a healthy footing, the European Commission said in a report on Tuesday, denying the...

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Eurozone inflation steady in June at 1.9%

The eurozone inflation remained at 1.9% in June, unchanged for the fourth month, the European Union's statistics bureau Eurostat said....

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Asian countries rise from Asian financial crisis

Asian countries have experienced great changes since the Asian financial crisis swept through the region 10 years ago and are...

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Oil prices remain above $70 a barrel

United States oil prices fell slightly Monday but remained at more than $70 a barrel amid supply worries as traders...

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US Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged – extended

Major US stock indices were little changed Thursday after central bankers left key interest rates unchanged....

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Investment in Russia’s economy grew 23.1% in May

Growth of investment in Russia's economy hit a record level of 23.1% in May, the economics minister said Thursday....

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Russia’s Mechel posts 58% rise in IFRS net income for 2006

Mechel, a leading Russian mining and metals company, said Thursday its net income calculated to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)...

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Bird flu virus still a serious threat, despite improved response

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that although the global response to the deadly H5N1 avian influenza...

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Inflation pressure building up, warns IMF economist

The world economy was powering ahead at a faster pace than was expected two months ago, building global inflationary pressures,...

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Americans set record for charity in 2006: report

Powered by large individual gifts from wealthy individuals like Warren Buffett, charitable giving by Americans rose 4.2% to $295.02 billion...

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Greenback losing recent gains against Hungarian forint lately

During the Asian deals on Monday, the Greenback drifted down slightly versus the Hungarian Forint and touched a low of...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...