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Hungarian, regional share funds best performers in 2006

Nine of the ten best-performing open-ended investment funds in Hungary last year were shares funds, and all but two of...

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Ok, Köszi!

Jövő péntekig még vagyok, úgyhogy kettőtől lazíthatsz....

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Dollar has biggest two-day rally against euro in six months

The dollar is heading for its biggest two-day gain against the euro since July on speculation US reports today will...

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Pfizer’s sutent cancer drug linked to hypothyroidism in study

Pfizer Inc.'s kidney cancer drug Sutent may increase the risk of hypothyroidism, a condition that causes fatigue and weakness, a...

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Dollar may weaken on concern US manufacturing failed to grow

The dollar may decline against the euro on speculation a US report today will show manufacturing failed to grow in...

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Gold futures advance amid concern that dollar will extend drop

Gold futures rose on concern the dollar may decline against the euro for a sixth day, boosting the appeal of...

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Dollar declines on speculation Fed will cut rates, ECB to raise

The dollar declined to its weakest in three weeks against the euro on speculation the Federal Reserve will reduce interest...

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European economies: manufacturing growth slows

European manufacturing growth unexpectedly slowed in December after interest rates rose and the stronger euro clouded the outlook for exports....

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Oil prices stay near $61 a barrel

Global oil prices have remained around $61 a barrel after the weekend hanging of Saddam Hussein did not spark widespread...

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Hungary’s PMI rises to adjusted 53.7 in December

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) rose to 53.7 in December 2006 from 51.7 in November, reflecting higher growth, Halpim,...

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Survey shows dearth of fresh bread on shelves

Only about one-fifth of bread in Hungarian shops was baked on the same day it was put on the shelf,...

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EconMin to focus on three main reform areas in 2007

The Economy and Transport Ministry will continue reforms next year focussing on three major areas namely; the modernization of the...

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GKI – investor confidence improving in spite of rising inflation

Investor confidence is starting to improve and the forint is strengthening - in spite of rising inflation - as Hungary's...

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Hungary’s October trade deficit revised down to €190 mln

Hungary's trade deficit was €190 mln in October, €166 mln less than in the same month a year earlier, the...

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Nissan, NEC may make lithium-ion cell for hybrid cars

Nissan Motor Co. and NEC Corp. are in talks to jointly develop lithium-ion batteries for use in gasoline-electric hybrid and...

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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...