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Hungarian Aluminum acquires 10-year concession to in Montenegro

MAL Hungarian Aluminum has acquired 10-year concession rights for an undisclosed price to conduct bauxite exploration and extraction operations in...

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Hungarian Aluminum acquires 10-year concession to in Montenegro

MAL Hungarian Aluminum has acquired 10-year concession rights for an undisclosed price to conduct bauxite exploration and extraction operations in...

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EU posts €26.5 bln deficit in first quarter

The European Union (EU) external current account recorded a deficit of €26.5 billion in the first quarter of 2008, the...

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EU posts €26.5 bln deficit in first quarter

The European Union (EU) external current account recorded a deficit of €26.5 billion in the first quarter of 2008, the...

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OPEC strives to maintain stability of oil markets

The president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said that the organization is striving to maintain stability and...

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OPEC strives to maintain stability of oil markets

The president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said that the organization is striving to maintain stability and...

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City predicts steady rate for Hungarian currency

Hungary's main policy rate is now set to stay on hold well into next year, London-based emerging markets analysts said,...

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City predicts steady rate for Hungarian currency

Hungary's main policy rate is now set to stay on hold well into next year, London-based emerging markets analysts said,...

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Peering beyond the gloom

Second-quarter earnings reports and a recent decline in oil and food prices have offered hunkered-down investors some encouragement to start...

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Peering beyond the gloom

Second-quarter earnings reports and a recent decline in oil and food prices have offered hunkered-down investors some encouragement to start...

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Drug restores speech in Alzheimer’s: experts worry

Alzheimer's patients given a popular rheumatoid arthritis drug showed seemingly dramatic improvements in a small study, but some doctors worried...

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Drug restores speech in Alzheimer’s: experts worry

Alzheimer's patients given a popular rheumatoid arthritis drug showed seemingly dramatic improvements in a small study, but some doctors worried...

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Banks sound but economy to take time: Paulson

The US economy needs months to recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound despite a home mortgage...

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Banks sound but economy to take time: Paulson

The US economy needs months to recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound despite a home mortgage...

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Forint broke new record – update

The forint was trading at 228.60/75 against the euro at the close of trade in Budapest on Friday after reaching...

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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...

Fidelity Highlights Rate Hikes and AI Power Demand in 2027 Outlook

Fidelity International expects renewed interest rate increases and closer scrutiny of returns on artificial intelligence investments to shape markets in...

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...