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Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....

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Hungary Business Sentiment Steady in May as Consumer Confidence Jumps, GKI Says

Business sentiment in Hungary was little changed in May, while consumer confidence surged after the change of government, a monthly...

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Unrecognized Diabetes Affects Growing Number of Hungarians, Affidea Warns

Type 2 diabetes may be present in the body for years without causing noticeable symptoms, even as it begins to...

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Tisza Opens Door to Single Currency, but Road to Adoption Remains Long

Hungary’s euro conversation has moved from the political margins back to the center of economic policy. Whether the forint ultimately...

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Gross Average Earnings Reach HUF 779,800 in March

Average gross earnings for full-time employees in Hungary reached HUF 779,800 in March 2026, up 9.2% from a year earlier,...

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CEOs Adapt Strategies to Shifting World Order, EY Survey Finds

CEOs remain committed to long-term transformation despite geopolitical risks, with disciplined operations, AI, and strategic transactions emerging as key areas...

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Gross Average Earnings Reach HUF 779,800 in March

Average gross earnings for full-time employees in Hungary reached HUF 779,800 in March 2026, up 9.2% from a year earlier,...

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PwC Forum Highlights Economic Potential of Eastern Hungary

The economic weight and future growth potential of Debrecen, Miskolc and Nyíregyháza took center stage at the third PwC Debrecen...

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Price Caps End in July, Triggering Higher Fees, Costs

Several major state‑imposed price caps will expire in July, including the interest‑rate freeze, bank‑account fee limits and home‑insurance price restrictions....

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Editorial:In Praise of Doing the Hard Work

Depending on when you read this, Viktor Orbán will either be the outgoing prime minister or the former PM. In...

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Hungary’s Economy Beats Early Pessimism in 2026, but Risks lie Beneath the Surface

Hungary’s economic growth picked up more strongly than expected in the first quarter of 2026, offering a welcome rebound after...

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Consumer Confidence Surges to 5-year High in May – GKI

Consumer confidence in Hungary surged in May to reach a more than five-year high, a recently released monthly gauge by...

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Hungary Leads EU in Prison Population Rate

Hungary now has the highest number of prisoners per 100,000 residents in the European Union, reaching 193 people, compared with...

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CEE Banks Stay Profitable as Consolidation Push Builds, Deloitte Says

CEE’s banking sector remained highly profitable and strongly capitalized in 2025, even as the pace of transactions slowed, according to...

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DUIHK Surveys Show Positive Post-Election Improvement in Business Confidence

Gauges of sentiment by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) show an improvement in business confidence after the...

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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...

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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...