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Hungary PMI falls to 53.5 in November

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 53.5 points in November, down from a revised 57.1 points in...

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MNB fines Duna Houseʼs loan broker for violations

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has fined listed property company Duna House’s loan brokerage unit Hitelcentrum HUF 17 million...

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Seven ETFs, six stocks added to BETa market

The papers of seven exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and six European foreign stocks have been added to the trading portfolio of...

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Surprise Growth Data Shifts Economy Into Higher Gear

Exceeding all expectations, the Hungarian economy expanded by 4.8% in the third quarter of the year compared to the same...

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Erste Bank’s mobile wallet gets complete overhaul

Hungary-based international mobile payment company Cellum has announced the significant overhaul of Erste MobilePay, Erste Bank Hungary’s mobile wallet, with...

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EC raises Hungary GDP growth projections

In its biannual forecast released on Thursday, the European Commission raised its projection for Hungaryʼs GDP growth this year to...

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Govʼt to extend preferential VAT for homes with valid building permits

The government will propose extending the preferential 5% VAT rate on home construction for properties holding a final building permit...

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Hungary PMI rises to 57.3 in October

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 57.3 points in October, up from a revised 54.1 points in...

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Lux Film Prize contenders to be screened in Budapest

The European Parliament Liaison Office in Hungary and the Uránia National Film Theater are jointly organizing film screenings on November...

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German firms less optimistic about Hungarian economy

German companies in Hungary are less optimistic about the state of the economy in Hungary than half-a-year ago, according to...

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Government to pull plug on home savings support

Under a plan submitted by Erik Bánki of the governing Fidesz, the government is planning to end state support of...

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U.K.ʼs NPL, Mediso announce collaboration

Hungarian medical supplier Mediso Medical Imaging Systems Ltd. and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the U.K.ʼs national measurement standards institute,...

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Maform moves to new Újbuda premises

Industrial design company Maform has moved to new premises in the Újbuda district of the capital, into a high-tech 200...

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PMI falls to 53.8 in September

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 53.8 points in September from a revised 56.0 points in August, the...

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Index vows to stay independent after ownership changes

Hungarian online news portal index.hu has vowed to stay editorially independent in the face of recent ownership changes, publishing an...

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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...