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Central bank hikes forint base rate to 8.25%

At its latest meeting the Monetary Policy Council of Hungary’s central bank (MNB) reviewed the latest economic and financial developments...

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Central bank hikes forint base rate to 8.25%

At its latest meeting the Monetary Policy Council of Hungary’s central bank (MNB) reviewed the latest economic and financial developments...

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Gene therapy improves sight in near-blind patients

Gene therapy for a rare type of inherited blindness has improved the vision of four patients who tried it, boosting...

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Gene therapy improves sight in near-blind patients

Gene therapy for a rare type of inherited blindness has improved the vision of four patients who tried it, boosting...

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Wall Street analysts see Microsoft bid going hostile

An overwhelming majority of Wall Street analysts see Microsoft Corp preparing shortly to launch a hostile bid at its current...

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Wall Street analysts see Microsoft bid going hostile

An overwhelming majority of Wall Street analysts see Microsoft Corp preparing shortly to launch a hostile bid at its current...

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Lámfalussy blames ratings agencies for global credit crunch

Alexandre Lámfalussy, the Hungarian-born former head of the European Monetary Institute, the forerunner of the European Central Bank, blamed international...

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Lámfalussy blames ratings agencies for global credit crunch

Alexandre Lámfalussy, the Hungarian-born former head of the European Monetary Institute, the forerunner of the European Central Bank, blamed international...

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Gas and condensate discovery for RWE Dea in Egypt

RWE Dea has discovered gas and condensate in the Disouq Concession – Onshore Nile Delta....

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Gas and condensate discovery for RWE Dea in Egypt

RWE Dea has discovered gas and condensate in the Disouq Concession – Onshore Nile Delta....

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German gov’t revises down growth forecast for 2009

The German government on Thursday lowered its forecast for economic growth next year from 1.7 to 1.2%, which would be...

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German gov’t revises down growth forecast for 2009

The German government on Thursday lowered its forecast for economic growth next year from 1.7 to 1.2%, which would be...

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Asia Gold: India in mood to buy, price drop entices jewelers

Jewelers took advantage of a drop in gold prices to stock up, with main consumer India abuzz with activity during...

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Asia Gold: India in mood to buy, price drop entices jewelers

Jewelers took advantage of a drop in gold prices to stock up, with main consumer India abuzz with activity during...

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Germany leads drop in euro zone business sentiment – extended

German and French business morale fell sharply in April, depressed by a triple-whammy of high oil prices, a strong euro...

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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...