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Editorial: ‘Extreme’ Heat and ‘Protective’ Drinks

By my reckoning, this has been the first genuinely hot summer snap of 2024. My formula for arriving at that...

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Frozen Inflation Offers Welcome Summer Chill for June

Amid the current heatwave, there has been at least one piece of refreshing news. Inflation in Hungary was, to all...

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Nearly Half of Hungarian Youth Weigh Living Abroad for the Long Term

Around 45% of young Hungarians would consider living abroad for the long term, a representative survey shows, according to a...

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MNB Business Confidence Index Slips in June

The business confidence index of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) fell to -4 points in June from -2 points...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, June 28, 2024

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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4th-largest Investor Country Continues to Deepen Bilateral Trade

As the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency makes clear, business links between Hungary and the U.S. investor community are long-standing and...

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Former Budapester Now Training With U.S. Navy

Diplomats and politicians are fond of underlining the importance of personal connections in any bilateral relationship. Connections such as a...

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Lightyear Launches Fractional Limit Orders for U.S. Stocks in Hungary

The Lightyear investment platform will make limit orders available for fractional U.S. equities, allowing investors to trade smaller portions of...

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Corvinus Beats Leading U.S. University Team

A group of students from the Corvinus University of Budapest beat a team from the University of California, Berkeley, to...

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U.S. Security Expert Quizzed on 3SI

Independent think tank the Equilibrium Institute hosted an online discussion with the former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for...

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Inflation Expectations Set to Decline at ‘Slow Pace’ – Minutes

National Bank of Hungary (MNB) rate-setters acknowledged an improvement in the short-term outlook for inflation, but noted that the projection...

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Cloud Could Boost the Economy, but Not Just Yet

The rapid evolution of digital technology and services has seen many innovations hyped, then becoming rapidly obsolete, and disappearing. Cloud...

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Are we Entering a ‘New Era’ in Monetary Policy?

At its latest rate-setting meeting on June 18, the central bank reduced the key interest rate in line with expectations...

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Sustainable and Inclusive Growth ‘Well Within Hungary’s Reach,’ IMF Says

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has presented its findings on the strengths and weaknesses of Hungarian economy at the...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Tourist Dollar (June 28, 2024)

It is worth remembering, the next time you are forced to jump out of the way of a tourist riding...

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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...

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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...