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GKI consumer confidence index plunges in April

Economic research company GKIʼs consumer confidence index has never fallen as much in a month in its history of almost...

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CEUʼs Board of Trustees endorses Steinhof area as campus site

CEU Board of Trustees has endorsed the choice of the Otto Wagner site at Steinhof, in Viennaʼs 14th municipal district...

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Forint moves back from historic low after MNB intervention

The forint slipped as far a 369.63 to the euro - a new historic low - during the day, but...

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Hungary PMI plunges to 29.1

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) plummeted to 29.1 points in March from 50.3 in February, showing the impact of...

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Slovakia economic sentiment falls in March

Slovakia’s economic sentiment decreased in March, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) shows. The economic sentiment index dropped to...

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Germany to undergo deep recession

The German economy, for long Hungaryʼs most important trade partner, is heading into a deep recession due the massive impact...

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Hungary telecoms networks holding up to increased demand

The National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) on Thursday said the countryʼs telecommunications networks are holding up to increased demand...

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Forint slips past 360 to euro

The forint slipped as far as 360.10 to the euro earlier in the morning, a new low, according to a...

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Young people save HUF 418,000 on average

According to data from the third quarter of last year, Hungarians aged between 19 and 29 have on average savings...

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Pintérʼs first coronavirus test negative

The first coronavirus test of Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér came back negative, Hungaryʼs Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller announced...

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More than 33,000 foreign students in Hungary

According to last year’s data from the education ministry, there are currently more than 33,000 foreign students studying at Hungarian...

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CPI drops in February, but still above expectations

While the February inflation figure of 4.4% year-on-year indicates a downwards shift from the January data of 4.7%, it is...

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Supply chains may soon be affected

Many Hungarian companies now have overtime purchasers and logisticians to ensure all parts are available for continuous production, writes G7.hu....

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Hungary PMI falls to 50.1 in February

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 50.1 points in February from 52.2 points in January, the Hungarian Association...

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Slovak consumer sentiment improves slightly in February

The consumer confidence indicator in Slovakia edged up to -11.1 in February from -11.9 in the previous month, mainly due...

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One in Six Hungarian Adults Has Lost Money to Cyberfraud, CIB Survey Finds

Nearly half of Hungarian adults have encountered a cyberfraud attempt, and 16% have lost money, according to a representative survey...

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Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty Should Change how we Grow, not Whether we Grow

Economic volatility, geopolitical disruption, and technological change are making long-term decisions harder for business leaders. Yet uncertainty does not remove...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.5% in Q3 as Industry Offsets Drought Hit

Hungary’s GDP grew 1.5% year-on-year in the Q3 2026, supported by industry and services, while drought-hit agriculture held back the...

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Hungary Sets 2030 Euro Readiness Goal in Growth and Deficit Plan

Hungary aims to meet the conditions for euro adoption by 2030 while lifting growth above 3% and reducing budget deficit...

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Hungarian Business Confidence Improves as Consumer Sentiment Weakens

Business confidence edged higher in Hungary in October, while consumer sentiment deteriorated, according to economic research institute GKI....

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Kopint-Tárki Forecasts Hungary’s GDP Growth at 2.5% in 2027

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki expects Hungary’s GDP to grow by approximately 2.5% in 2027, according to a new forecast released...

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MNB Keeps Base Rate Unchanged, Lower Inflation Target Signals Tighter Stance

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left Hungary’s benchmark rate at 5.5% at its most recent...

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Hungarian Business Groups Urge Changes to Draft Wealth Tax

Fourteen Hungarian business organizations have issued a joint statement calling for changes to the proposed wealth tax, including relief for...

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AI Boom, USD 100 Oil and 5% Bond Yields Reshape Investment Outlook

An AI-driven technology rally, oil prices above USD 100 and U.S. Treasury yields around 5% are reshaping investment opportunities, according...

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VOSZ Business Confidence Index Declines in Q3 2026

Hungarian business association VOSZ’s business confidence index fell two percentage points to 50% in the third quarter of 2026, according...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Diplomatic Dance

The improved mood evident across Hungary following the Tisza government’s assumption of power appears to have extended well beyond the...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...

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Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...