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Hungarian SMEs Eye Growth Beyond Europe, FedEx Survey Shows

Hungarian small and medium-sized exporters are increasingly confident about international expansion, with 81% planning further growth abroad, according to a...

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FinMin Puts Hungary’s 2026 GDP Growth at 1.6-1.7%

The government expects GDP growth of 1.6-1.7% in 2026, Finance Minister András Kármán said Thursday, fielding questions at a hearing...

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Hungary’s Richest 10% Take Larger Share of Income, GKI Says

Hungary’s richest 10% took 24% of aggregate income in 2025, up from 20% in 2010, economic research institute GKI said...

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Kopint-Tárki Puts Hungary 2026 GDP Growth Around 2%

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki puts Hungary’s GDP growth at around 2% for 2026 in a new forecast published Wednesday, offering...

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K&H: Hungarian Corporate Outlook Strengthens Sharply After Election

Hungary’s corporate outlook improved sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with the K&H large‑company growth index rising to 9...

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Lower-than-expected May Inflation Strengthens Case for MNB Rate Cuts

Hungary’s inflation slowed more sharply than expected in May, giving policymakers additional room to continue monetary easing and reinforcing expectations...

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Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

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ING Forecasts 1.5% GDP Growth for Hungary in 2026

Hungary’s GDP could grow by 1.5% this year and inflation could average 2.3%, ING Bank chief analyst Péter Virovácz said...

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Only 3 in 10 Hungarians Can Spot Cyber Fraud Attempts

Only three in 10 Hungarians can recognize a fraud attempt in a real-life situation, according to Cyber Islands, which has...

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Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

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Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

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Hungary Secures EUR 16.4 bln EU Funding Deal, Dependent on Reforms

Hungary has struck a deal with Brussels to regain access to EUR 16.4 billion in EU funding withheld under the...

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AI Act Reality Check: Hello, it’s Already Happening

For many executives in Hungary, the EU’s AI Act still feels distant, a regulation they have ample time to prepare...

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SMEs Face Severe Payment Delays, Rising Insolvency Risks

Two out of three Hungarian SMEs now pay their suppliers or subcontractors late, and 80% regularly struggle with overdue invoices,...

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Hungary’s Productivity Growth Lags Regional Peers

Eurostat data shows that Hungary’s labor productivity has risen 7.4% since 2020, placing the country mid‑table in the EU but...

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Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

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Hungary Could Adopt Euro in 2033 at Earliest, Equilor Says

Hungary could adopt the euro in 2033 at the earliest, with high public debt and a substantial budget deficit posing...

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EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

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MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

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AI Could Help Companies Spot Next Crisis Earlier, EY Says

AI could help companies identify early warning signs of geopolitical conflicts, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions, although most businesses are...

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Average Back-to-School Spending Tops HUF 100,000 per Hungarian Household, PwC Says

Back-to-school spending remains one of the largest annual expenses for Hungarian families, with the average household budgeting HUF 107,539 for...

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Hungary Investment Volume Falls 9.1% in Q2 2026

The volume of investments in Hungary fell by approximately 9.1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to raw...

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Job Markets in the Era of AI: The Most Wanted Professionals in Europe in 2026

According to the latest research published by Bulgaria-based BestBrokers.com, Hungary recorded the second-largest absolute decline in employment between Q1 2025...

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Nearly One-Third of Hungarians Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Survey Finds

Nearly one-third of Hungarians have no money left at the end of the month, while more than half have only...

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Hungary’s Manufacturing PMI Eases to 51.4 in July 2026

Hungary’s seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 51.4 in July from 51.6 in June, indicating continued but slower expansion...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.7% in Q2 2026

Hungary’s gross domestic product rose 1.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, with services acting as the main driver...

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Editorial: Jigs of Joy Today, Hard Work Tomorrow

Our Special Report looking at Healthcare in Hungary covers a lot of ground. Most notable is the absolute absurdity of...

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Hungary’s Economic Upswing: Summer Romance, or Sustainable Growth?

Hungary’s economy is showing the first clear signs of recovery, but ING Bank says the durability of that rebound will...

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OECD Recognizes Hungary’s Progress, Urges Strengthening Public Finances, Growth Potential

Hungary has made significant progress toward OECD living standards, but reforms are needed to strengthen public finances and support future...