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Fed chief: Outlook for US economy has worsened

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Thursday that the outlook for the economy has worsened in recent months...

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Fed chief: Outlook for US economy has worsened

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Thursday that the outlook for the economy has worsened in recent months...

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Weak euro zone Dec output adds to ECB cut pressure

Industrial output in the euro zone was much weaker than expected in December, data showed on Wednesday, adding to evidence...

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Weak euro zone Dec output adds to ECB cut pressure

Industrial output in the euro zone was much weaker than expected in December, data showed on Wednesday, adding to evidence...

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Barroso says no need to fear recession in Europe

There is no need to fear economic recession in Europe despite increasing downside risks, the European Commission president Jose Manuel...

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Barroso says no need to fear recession in Europe

There is no need to fear economic recession in Europe despite increasing downside risks, the European Commission president Jose Manuel...

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World markets lost $5.2 trillion in January

World stock markets lost $5.2 trillion in January thanks to the fallout from the US sub-prime crisis and fears of...

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World markets lost $5.2 trillion in January

World stock markets lost $5.2 trillion in January thanks to the fallout from the US sub-prime crisis and fears of...

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PPD expands into Russia with purchase

Clinical research organization PPD is buying a Russian counterpart, expanding its reach into much of eastern Europe....

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PPD expands into Russia with purchase

Clinical research organization PPD is buying a Russian counterpart, expanding its reach into much of eastern Europe....

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ECB leaves interest rate unchanged

The European Central Bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4% despite growing pressure for a rate cut....

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ECB leaves interest rate unchanged

The European Central Bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4% despite growing pressure for a rate cut....

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Volvo to recall 1,502 S40 sedans

Swedish automaker Volvo will recall 1,502 S40 sedans imported into China because of an electronic component rust problem, according to...

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Volvo to recall 1,502 S40 sedans

Swedish automaker Volvo will recall 1,502 S40 sedans imported into China because of an electronic component rust problem, according to...

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US recession fears intensify, further rate cuts expected

Recession worries surged, slamming financial markets, amid signs that service businesses may be stumbling in both the US and Europe,...

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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...