Analysis

ÁKK concludes China road show

The Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) said on Wednesday that it ended a non-deal road show in China organized by...

Analysis

Forint firms to EUR, CHF, softens to USD

The forint was trading at 316.87 to the euro at 5:45pm on Tuesdayʼs interbank forex market, firming from 317.35 late...

Analysis

‘Son of Saul’ Golden Globe called good omen for Oscars

In the 66-year history of the Golden Globe’s foreign film category, no Hungarian film has ever received the accolade until...

Analysis

‘Son of Saul’ takes Golden Globe for best foreign film

Hungarian director László Nemes’ “Son of Saul” has received an award for best foreign-language film at the annual Golden Globes...

Analysis

Orbán congratulates ‘Son of Saul’ creators

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called “Son of Saul” a “unique Hungarian success” today in a post on his official Facebook page,...

Analysis

Hungarian torrent site administrators face HUF 360 mln in charges

Four men are facing copyright infringement charges for making movies available for download on a Hungarian torrent page called SWZ,...

Analysis

KSH: Hungary’s industrial output up 9.5% in November

Industrial output in Hungary increased by a year-on-year 9.5% in November, according to a first release of data published by...

Analysis

British Embassy in Hungary to move from Pest to Buda

The British Embassy in Hungary is moving from its Harmincad utca location in central District V, to Füge utca in Budaʼs...

Analysis

Hungaryʼs PMI falls to 49.1 in December

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 49.1 points in December from 55.8 in November, the Hungarian Association of...

Analysis

Researchers say Hungary has 3.3 mln smartphone users

Roughly 3.3 million people in Hungary, or two-thirds of the country’s internet users, have smartphones, and 2 mln of them...

Analysis

Industry out of Deep Water, but Investments Still Lag

Third quarter data from various areas suggests that the worst is over, and there is finally light at the end...

Analysis

Forint down on interbank market

The forint was trading at 314.78 to the euro late Wednesday on the interbank forex market, down from final quotes...

Analysis

Elmű-Émász shareholders OK sale to state

Shareholders of Hungarian electricity distributors Elmű and Émász approved the transfer of their universal service providing unit Elmű-Émász Ügyfélszolgálati to...

Analysis

Official: MNB will not buy government bonds on secondary market

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) plans to take further steps next year to boost banksʼ government bond purchases within...

Analysis

‘Son of Saul’ shortlisted for Oscars

Hungarian director László Nemes’ “Son of Saul” has made it to the list of nine films selected by the Academy...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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....

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...

Analysis

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...