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Hungary PMI slips to 57.4 in February

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) slipped to 57.4 points in February, down from 61.1 in January, the Hungarian...

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Data roaming used most often for e-mail

Since June last year, when roaming charges were dropped, the number of people using mobile internet abroad has nearly doubled....

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MNB measures of underlying inflation remain below core inflation

In a monthly analysis released after publication of data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on January inflation on Tuesday,...

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Three in 10 Hungarian smartphone users ‘addicted’ to device

About 29% of Hungarian smartphone users say they are "addicted" to their devices, well under the 42% average for the...

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Hungary PMI edges up to 60.9 in January

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 60.9 points in January, up slightly from 60.5 in December, the...

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Hungarian household consumption trails Visegrád peers

Household consumption in Hungary grew by 14% between 2002 and 2016, which is the lowest rate among the countries of...

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Digi to launch Hungarian mobile services in June, after delay

Telecommunication service provider Digi has set a new date for launching its mobile telephony services, from June 15. Digi has...

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Shops see 6.4% rise in sales in Hungary in November

In November 2017, the volume of sales in retail shops, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, grew by 6.4%...

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PMI in Hungary climbs to 60 in December

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 60 points in December, up from 58.8 in November, the Hungarian...

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Hungaryʼs labor shortage continues to grow

Among private sector organizations employing at least five people, the number of unfilled job vacancies where employers have taken active...

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First Supercharger in Hungary installed by Tesla near Győr

The first Tesla Supercharger station in Hungary has been installed at OMV’s Arrabona filling station on the M1 motorway not...

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Hungarian movie makes Best Foreign Film Oscar shortlist

Hungarian drama "On Body and Soul" (Testről és lélekről), selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film...

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Hungarian consumer confidence at record high in Q3

The index of confidence of Hungarian consumers reached a record high in the third quarter, surpassing by 5 points the...

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Market analysts expect GDP growth under 4% in 2017

Hungarian GDP growth will accelerate this year and the next, due to EU funds and increasing consumption generated by rising...

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Car battery plant to start production next year

Japanʼs GS Yuasa Corporation is planning to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Miskolc, northeast Hungary. The plant would...

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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...