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EC proposal would allow more flexibility to use reduced VAT rates

The European Commission has proposed changes to the VAT directive that would allow more flexibility to use reduced VAT rates...

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EC proposal would allow more flexibility to use reduced VAT rates

The European Commission has proposed changes to the VAT directive that would allow more flexibility to use reduced VAT rates...

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StatoilHydro makes gas discovery in Barents Sea

Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro has made a gas discovery in the Barents Sea, the Norwegian Oil Directory said....

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StatoilHydro makes gas discovery in Barents Sea

Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro has made a gas discovery in the Barents Sea, the Norwegian Oil Directory said....

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ECB raises rates to 4.25%

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in more than a year, in a widely expected...

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ECB raises rates to 4.25%

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in more than a year, in a widely expected...

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US housing market seen getting worse

An even gloomier scenario may be in store for an already ailing US housing market if the overall economy slips...

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US housing market seen getting worse

An even gloomier scenario may be in store for an already ailing US housing market if the overall economy slips...

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Lundin Petroleum says strikes oil in Caspian Sea

Swedish oil Lundin Petroleum said its Morskaya-1 exploration well in the Lagansky block in the Caspian Sea had encountered a...

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Lundin Petroleum says strikes oil in Caspian Sea

Swedish oil Lundin Petroleum said its Morskaya-1 exploration well in the Lagansky block in the Caspian Sea had encountered a...

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Shares tumble worldwide on “Super Thursday”

A global sell-off knocked world shares to a five-month low as surging oil fanned concerns about inflation and slowing growth,...

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Shares tumble worldwide on “Super Thursday”

A global sell-off knocked world shares to a five-month low as surging oil fanned concerns about inflation and slowing growth,...

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Maxygen says Bayer unit to buy hemophilia assets

Biotechnology firm Maxygen said a unit of Germany's Bayer AG agreed to buy its hemophilia program for $120 million, including...

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Maxygen says Bayer unit to buy hemophilia assets

Biotechnology firm Maxygen said a unit of Germany's Bayer AG agreed to buy its hemophilia program for $120 million, including...

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Google likely to stay put on AOL stake

Starting today, Google Inc, which has a 5% stake in Time Warner Inc's AOL, has the right to force the...

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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...