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Analyst: Fed’s rate hike has little impact on Hungary

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates yesterday will have little impact on Hungary, as this is one of...

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MNB: Weak external demand, lower EU transfers drag on growth

Hungaryʼs economic growth is set to slow in 2016 due to the last European Union funding cycle coming to an...

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Forint firms on interbank market

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KSH: Hungary’s crop production down 8.6% in 2015

Hungary’s volume of crop production output saw a year-on-year decrease of 8.6% in 2015, while the output of live animals...

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Euronet ATMs offer euro withdrawals in Hungary

Some 200 of Euronet’s independent ATMs in Hungary are offering cash withdrawals in euros, combining the advantages of currency exchange...

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MNB: Underlying inflation measures move counter to headline CPI

The National Bank of Hungary’s (MNB) “underlying measures of inflation” fell or were flat in November, in spite of an...

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MNB: Moderate dynamics of global trade may carry downside risk for Hungarian growth

Net exports were one of the most important components of Hungarian economic growth in the past period and as world...

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MNB report anticipates reserved growth

The second edition of the National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) annual Growth Report, which addresses the expected development trajectory of...

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KSH: GDP up 2.4% in Hungary in Q3

Hungary’s volume of gross domestic product increased by a year-on-year 2.4% in the third quarter, with the performance of manufacturing...

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Lukoil looks to expand in Hungary

Normbenz, which became the operator of Lukoil gas stations in Hungary through the purchase of 75 Lukoil stations here, is...

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Hungarian trucker makes video of running migrants off road, is reported to police

A Hungarian truck driver, who gained media attention for his video in which he scared refugees off the highway with...

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Halpim: Hungary’s PMI reaches 56.2 in November

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 56.2 points in November from 55.3 in October, the Hungarian Association of...

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NET buys 1,761 foreclosed homes in Q3

Hungaryʼs National Asset Management Agency (NET), established to buy homes on which lenders have foreclosed and enable borrowers to continue...

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MagNet Bank opens extraordinary unit for community banking

Hungarian MagNet Bank opened its first extraordinary “community bank” on November 9 in Budapestʼs District V, designed to resemble a...

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Research: 83% of Hungarian internet users view being online a family program

For some 83% of Hungarian internet users being online can now be a family program that may include social media...

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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...