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Russian state property agency raided in fraud case

A Russian government agency in charge of federal property had its headquarters raided Monday following the arrest of two of...

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Planemakers confront green issues

Carbon dioxide emissions from aircraft are a significant and growing contributor to harmful global warming. It is time for the...

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China to build highway on Everest

China will start building a highway on 29,000-feet-high Mount Everest next week....

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US economy dragged down by housing market

The US economy registered a growth fall in the Q1, dragged down by the sluggish housing market, it was reported...

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Hungarian bonds rise on speculation of cutting rates

Hungarian government bonds rose for a third day on speculation the central bank will cut interest rates this month to...

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US economy on the recovery path

A flurry of economic reports was released last week, with most readings signaling a resurgence in economic activity....

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Precious Points: Enjoy it while it lasts? – gold and silver analysis

When it comes to the metals, bears hibernate for years, but bulls just retest the 5- and 50-day moving averages…...

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Swiss rate rise turns screw on East Europe

Switzerland has raised interest rates a quarter point to 2.5% with warnings of more to come, squeezing speculators who have...

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Swiss central bank tightens the reins once more

The Swiss National Bank has raised its key interest rate by 0.25% for the seventh quarter running, in a move...

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Global warming settled science? – commentary

If your child attends a government school, he or she is being taught the world is heading toward catastrophe because...

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Hungary May consumer prices up 0.8% on month, rise 8.5% on year

Hungarian consumer prices rose 0.8% on month in May, the statistical office said Tuesday. The consumer price index climbed at...

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MasterCard wins injunction against Visa

Federal Judge Barbara Jones ruled yesterday that Visa’s Settlement Service Fee („SSF”), implemented in the wake of the settlement of...

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Hungary business confidence falls in May

PM Hungary business confidence index fell to minus 4.6 in May from minus 4.4 in April, the GKI Economic Research...

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Hungarian economy slows as eurozone preparations bite

The Hungarian economy showed signs on Friday of sharp slowing in response to austerity measures to prepare for entry into...

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Hungarian economy slows as eurozone preparations bite

The Hungarian economy showed signs on Friday of sharp slowing in response to austerity measures to prepare for entry into...

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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...