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Eurozone economy losing momentum

The eurozone economy is losing momentum after two years of strong recovery, with clear signs of marked slowdown mainly due...

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Eurozone economy losing momentum

The eurozone economy is losing momentum after two years of strong recovery, with clear signs of marked slowdown mainly due...

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Simor says fiscal Hungary’s 2008 fiscal deficit could be 3.6%

National Bank of Hungary (MNB) Chairman András Simor told journalists on Friday that Hungary’s 2008 general-government deficit could be as...

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Simor says fiscal Hungary’s 2008 fiscal deficit could be 3.6%

National Bank of Hungary (MNB) Chairman András Simor told journalists on Friday that Hungary’s 2008 general-government deficit could be as...

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Gold slips but near 3-month high

Gold dipped on Friday, having rallied to its highest level in almost three months the previous day, but a weaker...

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Gold slips but near 3-month high

Gold dipped on Friday, having rallied to its highest level in almost three months the previous day, but a weaker...

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Hungary: Consumer prices up 6.7% yr/yr in June

Consumer prices rose 6.7% year-on-year in June and were up 0.1% from May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) announced on...

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Hungary: Consumer prices up 6.7% yr/yr in June

Consumer prices rose 6.7% year-on-year in June and were up 0.1% from May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) announced on...

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MVM to sell electricity at auction in October

Hungary’s Energy Office (MEH) has classified MVM Trade, the trade unit of the Hungarian Electricity Works (MVM), as a significant...

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MVM to sell electricity at auction in October

Hungary’s Energy Office (MEH) has classified MVM Trade, the trade unit of the Hungarian Electricity Works (MVM), as a significant...

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Eurozone economic growth revised down to 0.7% in Q1

Growth in the eurozone economy in the Q1 of this year fell slightly short of a previous forecast, the European...

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Eurozone economic growth revised down to 0.7% in Q1

Growth in the eurozone economy in the Q1 of this year fell slightly short of a previous forecast, the European...

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Hungary consumer confidence improves, purchasing propensity worsens in Q2

Although consumer confidence in Hungary rose in the Q2 of 2008, households Purchasing Propensity Index shows a decreasing tendency and...

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Hungary consumer confidence improves, purchasing propensity worsens in Q2

Although consumer confidence in Hungary rose in the Q2 of 2008, households Purchasing Propensity Index shows a decreasing tendency and...

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IMF unsure if financial crisis is past worst

It is hard to know how far the global financial crisis still has to run, with the extent of further...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...