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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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Government biofuel policies are costly and ineffective, OECD says

Government support of the production of biofuels is costly and has only a limited impact on the reduction of greenhouse...

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Government biofuel policies are costly and ineffective, OECD says

Government support of the production of biofuels is costly and has only a limited impact on the reduction of greenhouse...

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Intel faces new antitrust charges in Europe

European regulators are preparing to file new antitrust charges against Intel Corp, expanding a probe into the chipmaker’s marketing and...

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Intel faces new antitrust charges in Europe

European regulators are preparing to file new antitrust charges against Intel Corp, expanding a probe into the chipmaker’s marketing and...

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Trading on Belgrade Stock Exchange halved in H1

The value of total trading on the Belgrade Stock Exchange stood at 47.1 billion dinars (€575.2 million) in the first...

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Trading on Belgrade Stock Exchange halved in H1

The value of total trading on the Belgrade Stock Exchange stood at 47.1 billion dinars (€575.2 million) in the first...

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Gold surges above $980 mark briefly on weak dollar, high oil prices

Gold remained strong in late Asian trade and surged above $980 briefly as the US dollar continued to decline, approaching...

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Gold surges above $980 mark briefly on weak dollar, high oil prices

Gold remained strong in late Asian trade and surged above $980 briefly as the US dollar continued to decline, approaching...

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Global stocks dive on skepticism over US mortgage rescues

World equity markets fell heavily again on Tuesday on skepticism that a dramatic US government rescue of two mortgage giants...

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Global stocks dive on skepticism over US mortgage rescues

World equity markets fell heavily again on Tuesday on skepticism that a dramatic US government rescue of two mortgage giants...

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Czech support for euro below EU average

Czech public support for the euro remains below the European Union average, with only half the country signaling it sees...

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Czech support for euro below EU average

Czech public support for the euro remains below the European Union average, with only half the country signaling it sees...

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Gulf countries to earn $1 bln surplus a day from oil

Gulf countries are likely to earn export surplus of $1 billion (about 3.67 billion dirham) a day if the oil...

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Gulf countries to earn $1 bln surplus a day from oil

Gulf countries are likely to earn export surplus of $1 billion (about 3.67 billion dirham) a day if the oil...

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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...