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Forint firms to EUR, softens to USD, CHF

The forint was trading at 309.99 to the euro at 5:30pm on Mondayʼs interbank forex market, up from 311.50 late...

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NHB to take over Buda-Cash client portfolios

NHB Növekedési Hitel Bank has won a tender to take over the client portfolios of failed brokerage Buda-Cash Brokerház, liquidator...

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‘Son of Saul’ first Hungarian film to win Oscar in 35 years

With its selection at last night’s Academy Awards in Hollywood, “Son of Saul” became the first Hungarian film to win...

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London analysts: MNB may resume rate cutting cycle in March

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) may resume its rate cutting cycle as early as March, London-based analysts said yesterday,...

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Forint weakens on interbank market

The forint was trading at 310.98 to the euro at 5:30pm on Wednesdayʼs interbank forex market, down from 307.52 late...

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Report: Tesco Mobile could halt services in Hungary

Tesco Mobile, a service provider created by retail chain giant Tesco and telco giant Vodafone, could cease to exist in...

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thyssenkrupp to build €100 mln automotive plant in Hungary

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Forint firms to EUR, CHF, softens to USD

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Editorial: Time to listen to our teachers

The following editorial was published in the February 12 biweekly edition of the Budapest Business Journal....

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KSH: Hungary’s GDP up 3.2%

The gross domestic product of Hungary was up 3.2% in the last quarter of 2015 as compared to the same...

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Government details home purchase subsidies in decrees

The Hungarian government published decrees detailing conditions for the recently launched home purchase subsidies for families with children (CSOK) in...

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Forint firms on interbank market

The forint was trading at 310.92 to the euro at 5:30pm on Thursdayʼs interbank forex market, up from 312.25 late...

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MNB: CPI steady, underlying inflation measures climb

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) “underlying measures of inflation” all rose at an accelerated pace in January, even as headline CPI remained...

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HungaroControl makes online airspace reservation system operational

As of the beginning of this year, Hungary’s air traffic control company HungaroControl has been using a new online system...

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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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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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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...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...