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Dollar, euro on strong side – IMF’s Lipsky

The International Monetary Fund believes that both the soaring euro and the slumping dollar are overvalued when examined in a...

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India likely to be 90% of US economy by 2050

The mass of world economic activity would well and truly shift to Asia in the coming decades with the Indian...

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India likely to be 90% of US economy by 2050

The mass of world economic activity would well and truly shift to Asia in the coming decades with the Indian...

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Almunia urges action to avoid forex disorder

The global economy might face disarray in foreign exchange markets, capital flight and trade wars unless world powers take action...

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Almunia urges action to avoid forex disorder

The global economy might face disarray in foreign exchange markets, capital flight and trade wars unless world powers take action...

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Slovak Jan retail sales jump, c.bank seen cautious

Slovak retail sales growth jumped to a four-year high in January, data showed on Monday, and analysts said strong household...

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Slovak Jan retail sales jump, c.bank seen cautious

Slovak retail sales growth jumped to a four-year high in January, data showed on Monday, and analysts said strong household...

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Czech inflation just over forecast, rate rise possible

Czech consumer prices rose a slightly more-than-expected 0.3% in February, keeping annual inflation at the nine-year high which it reached...

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Czech inflation just over forecast, rate rise possible

Czech consumer prices rose a slightly more-than-expected 0.3% in February, keeping annual inflation at the nine-year high which it reached...

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Jewellery trends adapting to record gold prices

Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but for those buying jewellery at a time of record gold prices, a...

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Jewellery trends adapting to record gold prices

Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but for those buying jewellery at a time of record gold prices, a...

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US: Gold price rise causing no-sales at jewelry stores

Jewelry retailers already hurting from a slumping economy are being hit from yet another direction. Soaring prices for the precious...

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US: Gold price rise causing no-sales at jewelry stores

Jewelry retailers already hurting from a slumping economy are being hit from yet another direction. Soaring prices for the precious...

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Top iron ore producer, steel maker to raise price

The Brazilian miner Vale, world’s largest iron ore producer, struck a deal Thursday with the Luxemburg-based Arcelor Mittal, world’s largest...

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Top iron ore producer, steel maker to raise price

The Brazilian miner Vale, world’s largest iron ore producer, struck a deal Thursday with the Luxemburg-based Arcelor Mittal, world’s largest...

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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...