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German exports continue upward path in February

Germany's foreign trade was €14.2 billion ($19.1 billion) in surplus in February, compared with a surplus of €12.7 billion in...

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Slovakia still on course for euro entry after koruna revaluation

The OECD said Slovakia remains on course to join the euro in 2009 after the recent revaluation of the koruna...

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GKI projects 3.0% GDP growth in 2007

Hungary's GDP growth will slow to 3.0% in 2007 from 3.9% in 2006, according to the latest macroeconomic outlook by...

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The reduction of interest rates may start slowly

According to the forecast prepared by GKI Economic Research Co. in co-operation with Erste Bank it is almost sure that...

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What Russia can do for foreigninvestors?

Executives of large Russian companies are feeling optimistic about the future. In this, they are no different from their foreign...

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Affluent investors prefer Dow Jones

The study revealed that affluent investors trust, value and make investment decisions more frequently and more confidently with Dow Jones...

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Hungary’s OTP Bank to scrap foreign shareholder limit

Hungary's leading bank, OTP, is likely to scrap a limit on the amount of shares a foreigner can own, prompting...

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Hungary: Simor cautiously dovish

Completely as expected, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) announced that it has kept its key policy rate unchanged at...

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Enel/Acciona trump raised E.ON bid for Endesa

Endesa SA's top two shareholders trumped a €42.3 billion ($56.4 billion) bid by E.ON AG for Spain's biggest utility on...

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Nemetschek raises its stake in Hungary’s Graphisoft to 90.6%

Nemetschek AG, a German maker of software used in the construction and real-estate businesses, said it owns 90.6% of its...

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Dollar rebounds from two-ear low versus euro on rate outlook – extended

The dollar rose from a two-year low against the euro and advanced versus the yen as traders speculated a day...

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Hungary’s central bank should cut interest rate, Bokros says

Hungary's central bank should cut its benchmark interest this month to stem the forint's strengthening and bolster economic growth, said...

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Dollar trades near 2-year low versus euro after Fed statement

The dollar traded near a two-year low against the euro after the Federal Reserve unexpectedly abandoned its bias toward higher...

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Fed holds rate unchanged at 5.25%

The US Federal Reserve has left its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25%....

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US Fed „to leave rates at 5.25%”

The US Federal Reserve looks set to keep interest rates unchanged at its rate-setting meeting on Wednesday....

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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...