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Gov’t to Lift Cap on Deposit Rates From April 1

The government will phase out a cap on deposit rates from April 1, the National Economy Ministry said on Thursday....

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MOL Board Proposing HUF 250/Share Dividend

The board of MOL will propose payment of a total dividend of around HUF 250 per share to shareholders at...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, March 8, 2024

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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The Financial Challenges Faced by the Hungarian Upper Crust

Around HUF 660 million in investments, nearly a billion in real estate, a business worth double that and almost HUF...

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Andersen Increases Revenue Despite Unfavorable Economic Climate

The sales revenue of Andersen Adótanácsadó Zrt., a member of Andersen Hungary, was close to HUF 2.5 billion in 2023,...

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Tax and Accountancy Market Talk: Sharpen Your Digital Pencils

The Budapest Business Journal takes the temperature of Hungary’s tax and accountancy market with some of the country’s leading players....

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Estonian Producer Prices Drop in February

Estonian producer prices dropped 3.9% year-on-year in February, slipping further from a 1.5% fall in the previous month, data from...

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Nearly 100,000 New Home Insurance Policies Signed During Campaign

Hungarian homeowners have signed almost 100,000 new home insurance policies in the first half of a month-long campaign, National Bank...

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Media Ad Spending in Hungary Rises to HUF 351 bln in 2023

Spending on media advertising in Hungary climbed 11% to HUF 351 bln last year, the Hungarian Advertising Association (MRSZ) said...

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Bosnia Avg Net Monthly Salary Rises in January

The average net monthly salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at BAM 1,328 (EUR 679) in January, up by a...

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Home Insurance Premiums Avg HUF 56,000 in Hungary

The average home insurance premium in Hungary stood at an annual HUF 56,400 in the fourth quarter, state news wire...

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Czech Producer Prices Fall in February

The Czech Republic's industrial producer prices declined for the second straight month in February, figures from the Prague-based Czech Statistical...

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Poland Inflation Rate at 3-year Low in February

Poland's annual inflation rate fell to 2.8% in February, from a downwardly revised 3.7% in the previous month, data from...

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Bamosz Investment Fund NAV Climbs to HUF 15.179 tln in February

Net asset value (NAV) of investment funds managed by members of the Association of Hungarian Investment Fund and Asset Management...

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Hungary Life Expectancy Below EU Avg

Life expectancy at birth stands at 76 years in Hungary, state news wire MTI reports, citing the latest data compiled...

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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...