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U.S. ambassador meets with MNB

Colleen Bell, U.S. ambassador for Hungary, yesterday discussed "current professional questions" with the National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) management yesterday,...

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Nomura: ʼMNB leaves door open for further cutsʼ

After the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) cut the base interest rate to 1.5% yesterday, Nomura says their reading of the...

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Forint stalls on central bank guidance

The forint was trading at 310.50 to the euro late Tuesday on the interbank forex market, slightly up from 310.75...

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MNB continues easing, cutting base rate to 1.5%

Though some analysts previously expected the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), to stop its easing cycle...

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MNB fines MPK for failing to register insurance brokers

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) fined insurance brokerage MPK Magyar Pénügyi Közvetítő HUF 32 mln on charges of failing...

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FT: Prezi creators ranked 25th of Top 50 European Tech Entrepreneurs

Hungarians Ádám Somlai-Fischer, Péter Halácsy and Péter Árvai, were ranked #25 on the Financial Times’ list of Europe’s Top 50 Tech...

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Analysts expect Greeceʼs worries to affect MNB’s easing

Worries over Greeceʼs escalating debt crisis may slow, shorten or halt the monetary easing cycle of Hungaryʼs central bank, London-based...

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Forint rides hopes for a Greek deal

The forint was trading at 311.06 to the euro late Monday on the interbank forex market, up from 313.22 late...

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Századvég predicts 3.4% GDP growth in 2015

Government friendly research institute Századvég expects Hungaryʼs economy to grow 3.4% this year, before GDP growth slows to 2.7% in...

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BBJ biweekly: SSCs, Greece, immigration

Why is Hungary’s shared services sector booming, and how does the country compare with the neighbours in this field? What...

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Get connected to WifiZone

Hungarian ACE Telecom is introducing its new business branch dealing with establishing and operating wifi networks, entitled WifiZone, with the...

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Patai predicts two more lean years for Hungarian banks

Hungarian Banking Association President Mihály Patai expects it to take another two years before the government eases measures leveled at...

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Report: Internet usage gap narrows

Regular usage of the internet is increasing in non-urban areas, making the practice less exclusive to urban users, according to...

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MNBʼs Monetary Council holds non-rate-setting meeting

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) yesterday held a non-rate-setting meeting, a release by the MNB...

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GVH closes investigation of MasterCard, OTP agreement

Hungaryʼs Competition Office (GVH) ended the investigation of a contract between MasterCard and OTP Bank, signed in 2012, after 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...