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Unclear what’s exactly driving oil prices

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it was unclear what was fueling record oil prices, whether it was rising...

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Unclear what’s exactly driving oil prices

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it was unclear what was fueling record oil prices, whether it was rising...

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Chavez says could nationalize Colombian firms

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said a serious diplomatic crisis with Colombia will mean reduced trade between the two countries and...

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Chavez says could nationalize Colombian firms

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said a serious diplomatic crisis with Colombia will mean reduced trade between the two countries and...

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Hungarian cbank under pressure to match rhetoric

Hungary’s central bank (NBH) needs to show it has the clout to match its rhetoric after two policymakers pledged to...

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Hungarian cbank under pressure to match rhetoric

Hungary’s central bank (NBH) needs to show it has the clout to match its rhetoric after two policymakers pledged to...

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India, EU to seek resolving differences over tariff

India and the European Union will this week seek to resolve nagging differences over tariff and services which have considerably...

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India, EU to seek resolving differences over tariff

India and the European Union will this week seek to resolve nagging differences over tariff and services which have considerably...

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World Bank stands by tuition fees

The latest World Bank study urges Hungary to introduce universal tuition fees and a targeted student support system to enhance...

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World Bank stands by tuition fees

The latest World Bank study urges Hungary to introduce universal tuition fees and a targeted student support system to enhance...

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Slovak GDP growth hits record in 2007, seen healthy

Slovakia’s gross domestic product grew by a record 14.3% in the Q4 of 2007, data showed on Tuesday, but analysts...

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Slovak GDP growth hits record in 2007, seen healthy

Slovakia’s gross domestic product grew by a record 14.3% in the Q4 of 2007, data showed on Tuesday, but analysts...

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Italian jewellery exports may recover in 2008

Italy’s jewelers may see export volumes edging up in 2008 after years of decline thanks to efforts to restructure their...

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Italian jewellery exports may recover in 2008

Italy’s jewelers may see export volumes edging up in 2008 after years of decline thanks to efforts to restructure their...

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Conti’s lithium-ion cell to power Mercedes hybrid

Mercedes-Benz will launch an S-Class hybrid next year equipped with a lithium-ion battery supplied by Continental AG in what Mercedes...

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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...