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Equity sell off wreaks havoc on money markets

Investors dumped equities, oil and emerging market assets on Tuesday, unleashing a panic rush to secure short-term cash as the...

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Equity sell off wreaks havoc on money markets

Investors dumped equities, oil and emerging market assets on Tuesday, unleashing a panic rush to secure short-term cash as the...

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MNB to ease soon, but politics may weigh on MPC, City says

Hungary’s central bank is set to embark on a potentially substantial easing cycle from early next year as the inflation...

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MNB to ease soon, but politics may weigh on MPC, City says

Hungary’s central bank is set to embark on a potentially substantial easing cycle from early next year as the inflation...

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StatoilHydro makes Norwegian Sea gas discovery

Norway’s StatoilHydro has made a gas and condensate discovery near the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea, energy officials said...

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StatoilHydro makes Norwegian Sea gas discovery

Norway’s StatoilHydro has made a gas and condensate discovery near the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea, energy officials said...

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US trade gap widens, jobless claims still high

Record oil import prices propelled the US trade deficit to a 16-month high in July, but a sharp price drop...

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US trade gap widens, jobless claims still high

Record oil import prices propelled the US trade deficit to a 16-month high in July, but a sharp price drop...

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Bookies see major European indexes up 1.1-1.5%

European shares are set to open sharply higher on Friday, financial bookmakers said, tracking gains in the US as a...

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Bookies see major European indexes up 1.1-1.5%

European shares are set to open sharply higher on Friday, financial bookmakers said, tracking gains in the US as a...

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Major world economies still at risk of recession

The world’s major industrialized economies are still at risk of falling into recession this year, and more so than just...

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Major world economies still at risk of recession

The world’s major industrialized economies are still at risk of falling into recession this year, and more so than just...

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BG, GALP and Repsol shares jump on Brazil find

Shares in Britain’s BG Group, Portugal’s Galp and Spain’s Repsol jumped on Thursday after Petrobras said the Iara oil field...

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BG, GALP and Repsol shares jump on Brazil find

Shares in Britain’s BG Group, Portugal’s Galp and Spain’s Repsol jumped on Thursday after Petrobras said the Iara oil field...

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World equities at 2-yr low

Worries about the global financial sector drove world equities to their lowest in more than two years for a second...

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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...