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Central bank expected to raise rates

Hungarian government bond and currency traders expect the central bank to hike interest rates by 25 basis point to 8.50%...

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Hungary broadband subscription rates drop

The average retail price for the most popular type of broadband internet subscription in Hungary fell 40% between H1 2005...

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Hungary broadband subscription rates drop

The average retail price for the most popular type of broadband internet subscription in Hungary fell 40% between H1 2005...

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Nokia eyes wider usage of Linux in cellphones

The world's top handset maker Nokia Oyj expects the role of the Linux operating system in its product portfolio to...

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Nokia eyes wider usage of Linux in cellphones

The world's top handset maker Nokia Oyj expects the role of the Linux operating system in its product portfolio to...

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Soros expects US, UK slump

Business magnate George Soros said the “acute phase” of the global credit crisis is over, and the fallout will lead...

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Soros expects US, UK slump

Business magnate George Soros said the “acute phase” of the global credit crisis is over, and the fallout will lead...

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Petrobras beats Microsoft in market value

Brazil's state-owned oil and gas company Petrobras has become the third “most valuable” company of the Americas, ahead of Microsoft,...

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Petrobras beats Microsoft in market value

Brazil's state-owned oil and gas company Petrobras has become the third “most valuable” company of the Americas, ahead of Microsoft,...

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Huge salary gaps persist in Hungary

Average pay in Hungary's best-paid professions is about two-and-a-half times that in the worst-paid professions, a ratio about the same...

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Huge salary gaps persist in Hungary

Average pay in Hungary's best-paid professions is about two-and-a-half times that in the worst-paid professions, a ratio about the same...

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Japan in talks to buy Czech emissions rights

Japan is in talks with the Czech Republic to buy surplus carbon emissions rights, following similar discussions with Russia, Poland...

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Japan in talks to buy Czech emissions rights

Japan is in talks with the Czech Republic to buy surplus carbon emissions rights, following similar discussions with Russia, Poland...

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Lehman, Goldman, Morgan Stanley outlooks cut at Citi

Citigroup slashed its earnings outlook for Wall Street investment banks, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc and Morgan...

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Lehman, Goldman, Morgan Stanley outlooks cut at Citi

Citigroup slashed its earnings outlook for Wall Street investment banks, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc and Morgan...

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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...