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German business morale rises on retail revival

German corporate sentiment unexpectedly rose in February due to a sharp rebound in the retail sector, suggesting household spending could...

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German business morale rises on retail revival

German corporate sentiment unexpectedly rose in February due to a sharp rebound in the retail sector, suggesting household spending could...

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Genentech says key patent rejected, may appeal

Genentech Inc said on Monday the US Patent and Trademark Office has rejected the validity of a key patent that...

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Genentech says key patent rejected, may appeal

Genentech Inc said on Monday the US Patent and Trademark Office has rejected the validity of a key patent that...

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Gold prices set to slide

The commodity bourses hogged the limelight last week with commodities setting records after records. Platinum traded at an all-time high...

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Gold prices set to slide

The commodity bourses hogged the limelight last week with commodities setting records after records. Platinum traded at an all-time high...

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UK’s Miliband says Beijing’s Darfur move significant

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Monday Beijing's recent diplomatic overtures to help end fighting in war-torn Darfur was...

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UK’s Miliband says Beijing’s Darfur move significant

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Monday Beijing's recent diplomatic overtures to help end fighting in war-torn Darfur was...

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European credit sell-off may extend, analysts warn

European credit, already reeling from the worst sell-off since credit default swaps took off earlier this decade, is likely to...

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European credit sell-off may extend, analysts warn

European credit, already reeling from the worst sell-off since credit default swaps took off earlier this decade, is likely to...

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Solar panels a ‘loser’ professor says

Installing solar panels on homes is an economic “loser” with the costs far outweighing the financial benefit, a respected University...

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Solar panels a ‘loser’ professor says

Installing solar panels on homes is an economic “loser” with the costs far outweighing the financial benefit, a respected University...

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Czech unions demand higher wages due to inflation

Czech unions advised its members on Thursday to demand bigger wage rises this year due to surging inflation, the unions’...

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Czech unions demand higher wages due to inflation

Czech unions advised its members on Thursday to demand bigger wage rises this year due to surging inflation, the unions’...

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British Airways talks to pilots after strike vote

British Airways pilots have voted to strike in a dispute over employment terms at a new subsidiary, but immediately agreed...

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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...