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MOL back in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL announced it has once again been selected as a component of the Dow Jones...

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Hungarian central bank expects CPI to rise

Although Hungary’s core inflation figure – the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) – has been falling for a number of months,...

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MNB: Underlying inflation levels out in August

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) says its measures of underlying inflation were "broadly unchanged" in August compared to the...

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CETOP rules change as Romania included in index

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) has amended the review rules of the regional CETOP share index from September 1 to...

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KSH: Hungary’s GDP up 2.6% in Q2

The volume of gross domestic product was 2.6% higher in Hungary in the second quarter of the year than in...

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New and renewed licenses for MTel’s Montenegrin unit

Magyar Telekomʼs Montenegrin unit has had its frequency licenses extended until 2031 on several frequency bands, as well as being...

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Decree instructs banks to offer basic payment accounts

The government has instructed banks to offer basic payment accounts from October 15, transposing the European Unionʼs Payment Accounts Directive...

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Raiffeisen expects base rate to remain same

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) could ease monetary policy via further unconventional measures at its...

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Survey: Hungary SME confidence slips in Q2

Confidence among SMEs in Hungary deteriorated in the second quarter from the previous one, a gauge of sentiment by the...

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Experts now see GDP growth of around 2% for this year

Analysts expect a growth figure of slightly above 2% by the end of this year, based on preliminary data of...

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Work accidents up sharply in H1

The number of workplace accidents in Hungary rose 27.5% to 10,276 in the first half from the January-June period of...

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KSH estimates GDP rose 2.6% in Q2, y-o-y

Hungaryʼs GDP increased 2.6% in the second quarter, compared to the second quarter of 2015, Hungary’s Central Statistical Office (KSH)...

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KSH sees strong potential for home renovation

Around 61% of Hungarians said their homes are in need of renovation, according to a survey conducted by the Central...

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MNBʼs underlying inflation indicators edge up, despite July CPI drop

Two indicators of "underlying inflation" edged up, while the third was unchanged in July from the previous month, although 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...