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EC requests Hungary change discriminatory home duty

The European Commission on Thursday said it requested Hungary amend home purchase duties that discriminate against home owners who sell...

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EC requests Hungary change discriminatory home duty

The European Commission on Thursday said it requested Hungary amend home purchase duties that discriminate against home owners who sell...

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E.ON completes takeover of Endesa assets early

Germany’s E.ON, the world’s largest utility, on Thursday completed the takeover of energy assets from Spanish peer Endesa and Italy’s...

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E.ON completes takeover of Endesa assets early

Germany’s E.ON, the world’s largest utility, on Thursday completed the takeover of energy assets from Spanish peer Endesa and Italy’s...

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Microsoft to buy Portuguese mobile software company

Microsoft has agreed to buy Portuguese mobile software company MobiComp in the US software giant’s biggest ever investment in Portugal,...

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Microsoft to buy Portuguese mobile software company

Microsoft has agreed to buy Portuguese mobile software company MobiComp in the US software giant’s biggest ever investment in Portugal,...

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Eurozone industrial new orders rebound by 2.5% in April

The euro zone industrial new orders rebounded by 2.5% in April, compared with the previous month, the European Union’s statistics...

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Eurozone industrial new orders rebound by 2.5% in April

The euro zone industrial new orders rebounded by 2.5% in April, compared with the previous month, the European Union’s statistics...

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Czech and central European pension reforms

The lower house of the Czech parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to a bill initiating pension reform, needed to...

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Czech and central European pension reforms

The lower house of the Czech parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to a bill initiating pension reform, needed to...

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Central bank: Firmer forint would serve balanced development of economy

Low inflation paired with a gradual strengthening of the forint -- in line with an increase in productivity -- would...

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Central bank: Firmer forint would serve balanced development of economy

Low inflation paired with a gradual strengthening of the forint -- in line with an increase in productivity -- would...

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MNB rates surprise just a pause – City says

Hungary’s central bank (MNB) is just pausing in its tightening cycle by having left its policy rate unchanged in a...

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MNB rates surprise just a pause – City says

Hungary’s central bank (MNB) is just pausing in its tightening cycle by having left its policy rate unchanged in a...

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City: MNB may tighten “beyond 9%”, Monday rate hike done deal

Hungary’s central bank (MNB) is set to hike its policy rate by another 25bps at its next meeting on Monday...

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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...