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Microsoft CEO sets deadline for Yahoo deal

Yahoo Inc has three weeks to accept Microsoft Corp's $31-a-share cash-and-stock offer or Microsoft may lower its bid and take...

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IMF slashed Italy 2008 growth forecast – source

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its estimate of Italy’s 2008 economic growth, a source familiar with the matter told...

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IMF slashed Italy 2008 growth forecast – source

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its estimate of Italy’s 2008 economic growth, a source familiar with the matter told...

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George Soros sees further market declines

Billionaire investor George Soros said the financial crisis is the worst since the Great Depression and the markets will fall...

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George Soros sees further market declines

Billionaire investor George Soros said the financial crisis is the worst since the Great Depression and the markets will fall...

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Weber concerned about Euro zone inflation – paper

ECB Governing Council Member Axel Weber is concerned by the Euro zone’s high inflation rate and said the European Central...

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Weber concerned about Euro zone inflation – paper

ECB Governing Council Member Axel Weber is concerned by the Euro zone’s high inflation rate and said the European Central...

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High gold price slashes Turkish gold demand

Record high gold prices almost wiped out imports of gold into Turkey last month, bringing the March total to the...

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High gold price slashes Turkish gold demand

Record high gold prices almost wiped out imports of gold into Turkey last month, bringing the March total to the...

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Polish rate could peak at 6% – MPC member

Polish interest rates should rise to 6% as soon as April but the central bank’s Monetary Policy Council will need...

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Polish rate could peak at 6% – MPC member

Polish interest rates should rise to 6% as soon as April but the central bank’s Monetary Policy Council will need...

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Prime Focus plans beachheads in Russia, Hungary

Indian Prime Focus Ltd, the Rs 300-crore ($75 million) company into entertainment technology and visual effects services, is planning to...

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Prime Focus plans beachheads in Russia, Hungary

Indian Prime Focus Ltd, the Rs 300-crore ($75 million) company into entertainment technology and visual effects services, is planning to...

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City sees further 50bps hike, more if coalition breaks up

Hungary’s central bank is set to hike its policy rate by another 50bps, with a distinct chance of a much...

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City sees further 50bps hike, more if coalition breaks up

Hungary’s central bank is set to hike its policy rate by another 50bps, with a distinct chance of a much...

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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...