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Monetary Council: “Further cautious easing of policy may follow”

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB)’s Monetary Council was again divided over the scale of a rate cut made at...

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GVI: Business confidence improves in Hungary

The biannual gauge of business confidence by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (MKIK) Economy and Business Research Institute...

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Resurrection for Sólyom? New owner pledges December launch

Wobbling new Hungarian airline Sólyom Airways has secured a new owner, which the company says will enable its first flight...

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Bajnai comments on Orbán’s “phoney wars”

Former prime minister/current Együtt 2014 (E14-PM) party president Gordon Bajnai had an editorial published on the Financial Times website yesterday...

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Report: Economic/financial indicator GyIA up 1.19%

The Acceleration Indicator (GYIA), a measure of economic and financial indicators compiled by business daily Világgazdaság, rose 1.19% in October...

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Economists: MNB has scope for two more 20bp cuts

Hungary's risk environment and CPI trends appear to allow the central bank to carry out two more 20bp interest rate...

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National Bank of Hungary cuts key rate to 3.40%

The National Bank of Hungary's Monetary Council decided at a meeting on Tuesday to reduce the bank's key rate by...

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IMF forecasts 0.2% growth in Hungary for 2013

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Hungary’s economy will grow 0.2% this year and 1.3% in 2014 in its fresh...

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Freedom on the internet: Hungary ranks no. 8 in study

Independent watchdog organization Freedom House released its fourth annual “Freedom on the Net” report last week; in its ranking of...

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Dividends make FDI in Hungary negative in Q2

There was a €709 million outflow on foreign direct investment in Hungary in the second quarter of 2013, making the...

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Paper: Acceleration indicator points to economic recovery

The Acceleration Indicator (GyIa), a measure of economic and financial indicators compiled by business daily Világgazdaság, rose 0.93% in September...

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Business sentiment, consumer confidence up

The GKI-Erste combined consumer/business confidence index rose further in September as both business confidence and consumer expectations improved. The combined...

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3.60%: National Bank of Hungary cuts base rate again

It’s official: The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) announced at about 2pm CET that its base rate will once again...

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Pöttyös tops most popular brands list for 2013

Market research company Millward Brown Hungary released its list of the most popular brands in Hungary, with a few local...

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Pöttyös tops most popular brands list for 2013

Market research company Millward Brown Hungary released its list of the most popular brands in Hungary, with a few local...

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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...