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Euro zone inflation at new record, sentiment eases

Euro zone inflation jumped to new record highs in March while economic sentiment eased for the 10th month in a...

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Euro zone inflation at new record, sentiment eases

Euro zone inflation jumped to new record highs in March while economic sentiment eased for the 10th month in a...

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Credit crunch shrinks UK current account gap

Britain’s current account deficit shrank much more than expected from a record high in the final quarter of 2007 as...

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Credit crunch shrinks UK current account gap

Britain’s current account deficit shrank much more than expected from a record high in the final quarter of 2007 as...

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Airbus CEO’s euro warning

The chief executive of Airbus parent company EADS, Louis Gallois, warned in an interview published Thursday, that the high value...

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Airbus CEO’s euro warning

The chief executive of Airbus parent company EADS, Louis Gallois, warned in an interview published Thursday, that the high value...

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Investing in diamonds

Buying diamonds as gifts and as jewelry is a common practice, but investing in diamonds is not for the average...

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Investing in diamonds

Buying diamonds as gifts and as jewelry is a common practice, but investing in diamonds is not for the average...

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German EcoMin attacks banks’ risk-taking

Banks’ cautious approach to lending money is completely at odds with their appetite for buying risky securities, Germany’s Economy Minister...

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German EcoMin attacks banks’ risk-taking

Banks’ cautious approach to lending money is completely at odds with their appetite for buying risky securities, Germany’s Economy Minister...

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Romania raises rates 50 bps, more increases possible

The Romanian central bank (NBR) raised interest rates by 50 basis points to 9.5% on Wednesday, signaling further tightening may...

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Romania raises rates 50 bps, more increases possible

The Romanian central bank (NBR) raised interest rates by 50 basis points to 9.5% on Wednesday, signaling further tightening may...

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Weak US dollar lifts gold, spurs fund buying

Gold extended gains on Wednesday after a falling US dollar encouraged funds and investors to shift money back into the...

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Weak US dollar lifts gold, spurs fund buying

Gold extended gains on Wednesday after a falling US dollar encouraged funds and investors to shift money back into the...

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British living in uncertain times, economic forecast says

British people are living in “uncertain times”, amid a financial shock on a scale not experienced in recent times, a...

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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...