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MNB opts for larger-than-expected 15 bp base rate cut

As promised, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) announced its new key rate at 2pm CET today. Somewhat unexpectedly, the...

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Hungary 4th “Most Loving” country (Aw, that’s nice.)

An annual by-product of the Valentine’s Day season over at Gallup Organization international pollsters is its simple survey consisting of...

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Nice comeback for forint: Fastest acceleration since 2007 on Friday

Thanks to the news of some positive economic indicators, the forint regained some ground lost over the past two weeks...

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Barclays: Weak forint will halt MNB easing cycle

The weak forint is likely to lead the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) to suspend its easing cycle after a...

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Believe the hype on economic recovery? PwC says yes (mostly)

In the latest, just-released edition of its Global Economy Watch report, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) seeks straight from its title to...

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Expat CEO of the Year Gala 2015 – Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

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MNB governor: Central bank “needs cautious, conservative policy”

Hungary’s central bank, as well as the government, needs a cautious, conservative policy, National Bank of Hungary governor György Matolcsy...

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Leave the devices on: Wizz Air implements EASA policy

Per an official announcement from the company, as of today the use of electronic devices will be allowed for the...

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PwC sees optimism worldwide among CEOs – except in CEE

PwC’s 17th Annual Global CEO Survey was released last week, with company heads generally showing unprecedented optimism in terms of...

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Olympic committee: No worries about terror threat

The Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) is not concerned about the recent arrival of terror threats against its delegation prior to...

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Reports of money laundering up 80% through June ‘13

According to the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV), reports of money laundering in Hungary totaled 6,160 in the first...

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MNB deputy governor: Easing “not a done deal”

National Bank of Hungary (MNB) deputy governor Ádám Balog spoke with Reuters yesterday on the easing cycle in which the...

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Raiffeisen Bank halts sale of Hungarian unit

Austria-based lender Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has decided not to sell its Hungarian unit for now, Reuters reported Wednesday citing...

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Home sales fall in December, down for 2013

There were 5,768 homes sold in Hungary in December, down 5% from the same month a year earlier, real estate...

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Sony Classics lands rights to Oscar contender The Notebook

In a good portent for Hungary’s prospective Academy Award nominee “The Notebook,” representatives of distributor Sony Pictures Classics yesterday announced...

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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...