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Kopint-Tárki projects GDP growth of 3.2% in 2015

Kopint-Tárki Institute for Economic Research Co. expects Hungaryʼs economy to grow by 3.2% this year as a result of higher...

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Forint at 15-month peak against euro

The forint was trading at 296.94 to the euro late Wednesday on the interbank forex market, up from 298.37 late...

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KSH: Hungary’s retail sales up 6.2% in February

Retail sales in Hungary climbed by a year-on-year 6.2% in February, but the increase slowed from an 8.2% rise in...

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Monetary Council holds non-rate-setting meeting

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) held a non-rate-setting meeting, Hungarian news agency MTI reported today....

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MNBʼs Balog sees need for longer easing cycle

National Bank of Hungary (MNB) deputy governor Ádám Balog (pictured) said in an interview with Reuters on Thursday that he...

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Forint gains on U.S. payrolls

The forint was trading at 299.03 to the euro late Friday on the interbank forex market, up from 299.99 late...

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Externet, UPC halt data exchange

Internet service providers Externet and UPC have halted data exchange between each other as of April 1, therefore UPC clients...

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Forint still under 300 to the euro on interbank market

The forint was trading at 299.73 to the euro late Thursday on the interbank forex market, down from 298.76 late...

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MNB: Hungary external financing capacity reaches 8.3% of GDP in 2014

Hungaryʼs fourth-quarter external financing capacity rose to 8.3% of GDP last year, with a €4.3 bln surplus of the current...

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Forint firms on interbank market

The forint was trading at 299.09 to the euro late Monday on the interbank forex market, up from 300.21 late...

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Report: Brokerage scandals could help foreign institutions

In the event that the Hungarian government introduces strict regulations on Hungarian banks and brokerages, domestic institutions will become less...

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City of Pécs welcomes Confucius Institute

The Confucius Institute was opened today in Pécs, southwestern Hungary, to assist in the promotion of traditional Chinese medicine at...

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MNB fines MKB insurance companies for violations

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) today announced it had fined life insurance company MKB Életbiztosító HUF 14 mln and...

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GfK: Consumer confidence up in Q1

GfK Hungáriaʼs consumer confidence index rose approximately one point to 164.8 in Q1 from the previous quarter, up due to...

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Borrowers relief affects about 200,000 car leases

Approximately 180,000-200,000 borrowers, who still have foreign currency denominated car leases, have been affected by the borrowers’ relief legislation approved...

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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...