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Central bank leaves base lending rate at 2.10%

As expected, the National Bank of Hungary's Monetary Council decided to leave the base lending rate unchanged at 2.10% at...

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ATM in Budapest dispenses Bitcoins

Hungary’s first Bitcoin ATM started operation yesterday at the Anker Klub on Anker köz in the heart of Budapest, the...

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Economic confidence holds steady

Rising confidence among businesses and falling confidence among consumers cancelled each other out, leaving the GKI-Erste economic confidence index basically...

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KSH: Gross wages up 3.7% in June

Average gross wages in Hungary rose 3.7% year-on-year in June, the latest publication of the Central Statistics Office (KSH) revealed...

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KSH: Hungary’s GDP growth accelerates to 3.9% in Q2

Hungary's unadjusted GDP accelerated to 3.9% in Q2, from 3.5% in Q1, a first reading of data published today by...

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Hungary’s June c/a surplus dips from May

Hungary's current-account surplus dropped to €297 mln in June, down from €317 mln in May, data published by the National...

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Budapest boasts cheap energy prices

Budapest had the third cheapest household electricity price in July out of 23 European cities, Hungarian daily Népszabadság reported today,...

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MNB underlying indicators show prices rising

All three of the the National Bank of Hungary's (MNB) "underlying measures of inflation" were over headline CPI in July,...

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Saving Life and Limb from Cluster Munitions

The international treaty banning cluster munitions is four years old this month. While Syria’s ongoing use of cluster munitions has...

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Rába signs assembly agreement with Volvo

Hungarian vehicle company Rába yesterday reported that it signed an agreement to assemble fire trucks with Volvo Group Governmental Sales....

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TVK gets new CEO

Hungarian petrochemicals company TVK, a unit of oil and gas company MOL, today announced the appointment of a new CEO....

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Number of children could impact pension

The Demographic Roundtable's recent proposal to take the number of children and their attained level of education into account in...

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K&H analysis: Enterprise sector improves

Judging by the K&H corporate growth index, the expectations of domestic enterprises improved, K&H Bank reported in its analysis published...

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K&H: 2% inflation expected; beware of bonds

The trend of depressed prices in Hungary will reverse by the end of the year, and inflation will reach 1.5-2%,...

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Erste: Up to €300 mln negative impact expected

The negative effect on Erste Bank of recently approved legislation regulating retail loan contracts could add up to as much...

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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...