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Hungary PMI rises to 55.4 in May

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 points in May, up from 53.3 points in April, state...

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New regulatory recommendations on Richterʼs Esmya

Gedeon Richter Plc. announced Friday that the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), as a...

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Hungarian GDP growth at 4.4% in Q1

The gross domestic product of Hungary was up by 4.4% in the first quarter of 2018, year-on-year, according to raw...

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CIB sees upward inflation risk in wage growth

An analysis by CIB Group observes that in the trend of inflation, the intensification of domestic demand and the effects...

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Hungary PMI falls to 53.3 in April

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 53.3 points in April, down from a revised 56.6 points in...

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MNB policymakers keep base rate on hold

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided to keep the central bankʼs key rate on hold...

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Central Bank base rate could stay by the end of 2020

Hungaryʼs inflation rate could stay around the central bankʼs 3% "price stability" target even beyond the middle of 2019, if...

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Lipogems stem cell process helps heal Hungarian tigerʼs joints

Igor, the Siberian tiger of Szeged Zoo, is being treated with a stem-cell procedure which has already proven its value...

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Central bank reiterates stance on loose monetary conditions

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) reiterated its stance on keeping the base rate unchanged and...

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The era of cheap webstores may soon end

The era of classic webstore advertising will soon be over. Today advertisements are more targeted, but costs are getting higher....

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New companies in Hungary on the rise, but not yet a trend

In the first quarter of this year, the numbe of newly established companies in Hungary was 7100, the highest number...

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Clocks move forward Sunday – saving money!

This weekend clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning as daylight savings time kicks in. According...

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Hungary PMI edges down to 57.0 in March

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) slipped slightly to 57.0 points in March, from 57.2 in February, the Hungarian...

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KSH confirms 4.4% GDP growth for Hungary in fourth quarter

The volume of Hungaryʼs gross domestic product (GDP) rose 4.4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter and 4.0% in the full...

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GKI predicts 2018 GDP growth close to 4%

The GDP growth of 4% seen last year may be repeated this year, according to research institute GKI. While the...

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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...