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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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Analysts: Credit Suisse set for further subprime writedowns

Switzerland’s second biggest bank Credit Suisse is expected to post writedowns running into billions of dollars on Thursday amid the...

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Analysts: Credit Suisse set for further subprime writedowns

Switzerland’s second biggest bank Credit Suisse is expected to post writedowns running into billions of dollars on Thursday amid the...

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IMF says wages key for Polish rate cycle

Poland’s Monetary Policy Council (MPC) may be approaching the end of its policy tightening cycle, with wage data being the...

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IMF says wages key for Polish rate cycle

Poland’s Monetary Policy Council (MPC) may be approaching the end of its policy tightening cycle, with wage data being the...

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Bundesbank chief believes world economic crisis easing

The crisis in global financial markets is already easing, but is not over yet, according to Axel Weber, president of...

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Bundesbank chief believes world economic crisis easing

The crisis in global financial markets is already easing, but is not over yet, according to Axel Weber, president of...

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Russia should invest oil wealth abroad – Dep FinMin.

Russia should keep investing its oil and gas revenues abroad rather than trying to use them to prop up domestic...

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Russia should invest oil wealth abroad – Dep FinMin.

Russia should keep investing its oil and gas revenues abroad rather than trying to use them to prop up domestic...

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High oil price dampening world growth – IMF’s Lipsky

Record high oil prices over $117 a barrel are slowing world economic growth, John Lipsky, first deputy managing director of...

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High oil price dampening world growth – IMF’s Lipsky

Record high oil prices over $117 a barrel are slowing world economic growth, John Lipsky, first deputy managing director of...

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City: Politics make Hungary more vulnerable – extended

A fresh surge in Hungary’s gross wages may trigger further aggressive rate hikes despite a sluggish economy, London-based emerging markets...

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City: Politics make Hungary more vulnerable – extended

A fresh surge in Hungary’s gross wages may trigger further aggressive rate hikes despite a sluggish economy, London-based emerging markets...

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Soros says: Euro cannot replace Dollar as top currency

The euro cannot replace the dollar as the world’s main reserve currency, and a system of two reserve currencies would...

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Soros says: Euro cannot replace Dollar as top currency

The euro cannot replace the dollar as the world’s main reserve currency, and a system of two reserve currencies would...

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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...