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Eurostat Data Reveals Major Shifts in Hungary’s Public Spending Structure

New Eurostat figures show that Hungary's public spending fell from 48.9% of GDP in 2010 to 47.1% in 2024, even...

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Hungary PMI Edges up to 50.5 in April

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 50.5 points in April, edging up from 50.3 in the previous month,...

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Higher Earnings, Lingering Insecurity for Hungary’s 30–59 Age Group

A new K&H survey shows that the avg monthly net household income of 30–59‑year‑olds reached HUF 602,000 in Q1 2026,...

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Hungary’s Economic Starting Point: Challenging Landscape for Incoming Tisza Gov’t

As Hungary prepares for a political transition, the incoming Tisza government will inherit an economy marked by a delicate balance...

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In Praise of Peaceful Transition

Tisza won the elections because a record number of people turned out to vote, and unprecedented numbers of those wanted...

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Births Fall, Deaths Decline Faster as Natural Decrease Narrows in March

Hungary’s demographic trends remained mixed in March, with both births and deaths declining, while marriages continued to rise, according to...

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Services Drive Modest Q1 GDP Growth as Industry Shows Signs of Recovery

Hungary’s economy posted moderate growth in Q1 2026, supported by a rebound in services and a long-awaited positive contribution from...

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Hungary Household Net Financial Savings Fall to 4.6% of GDP in 2025

Hungarian households' four-quarter net financial savings fell to 4.6% of GDP at the end of 2025, according to a report...

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Hungary Jobless Rate at 4.5% in March, Employment Edges Lower

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.5% in March, with 219,000 people out of work, as overall employment declined slightly compared...

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Confidence in Economy Hits 27‑month Pre-election High

Hungary's GKI confidence index rose by more than three points in April, reaching a 27‑month high as both consumers and...

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U.S. Investors Seek Stability as Hungary Turns Political Page

U.S. investors are looking for a shift toward predictable policymaking in Hungary following the election victory of Péter Magyar, who...

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Hormuz Closure Triggers Historic Oil Supply Shock, Raising Global Economic Risks

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, with analysts warning of a structural...

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Average Gross Earnings Reach HUF 725,500 in February

Average gross earnings for full-time employees in Hungary rose to HUF 725,500 in February 2026, marking a 9.7% increase year-on-year,...

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Positive Easter Egg Surprises Follow Holiday Weekend

Retail consumption, industrial production, and inflation: the Central Statistical Office released three significant datasets after the long Easter weekend. With...

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Tisza Party Proposal Would Reshape Taxes Across Income and Consumption

Hungary’s tax system could see notable changes under a set of proposals outlined earlier by the Tisza Party, according to...

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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...