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Eurozone inflation jumps to new high, economic confidence decreases

Annual inflation in the euro zone jumped to a new high 3.2%, the economic confidence decreased in January. Unemployment remained...

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Eurozone inflation jumps to new high, economic confidence decreases

Annual inflation in the euro zone jumped to a new high 3.2%, the economic confidence decreased in January. Unemployment remained...

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Hungary: Still frozen real-estate market

The 2007 composite property index of Ecostat Ingatlan Barometer is 44.4%, 0.5 percentage point lower than in 2006, which foreshadows...

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Hungary: Still frozen real-estate market

The 2007 composite property index of Ecostat Ingatlan Barometer is 44.4%, 0.5 percentage point lower than in 2006, which foreshadows...

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Europeans find Tamiflu resistance in seasonal flu virus

An early report on the seasonal influenza strains circulating in Europe reveals that some H1N1 viruses show signs of resistance...

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Europeans find Tamiflu resistance in seasonal flu virus

An early report on the seasonal influenza strains circulating in Europe reveals that some H1N1 viruses show signs of resistance...

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Gold prices hit new lifetime peak

Growing speculation of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve tomorrow coupled with supply disruptions in South Africa increases the...

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Gold prices hit new lifetime peak

Growing speculation of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve tomorrow coupled with supply disruptions in South Africa increases the...

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UK sees itself as least green in Europe

Over a quarter (27%) of UK respondents think environmental concerns are over-hyped·57% of respondents in the UK think there’s still...

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UK sees itself as least green in Europe

Over a quarter (27%) of UK respondents think environmental concerns are over-hyped·57% of respondents in the UK think there’s still...

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Investment: No need to panic out of the markets now

Volatility. Investment professionals always go on about volatility, especially when they are not sure what direction markets are going to...

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Investment: No need to panic out of the markets now

Volatility. Investment professionals always go on about volatility, especially when they are not sure what direction markets are going to...

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German business confidence rises

A closely watched report on the business sentiment in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, rose slightly in January, beating expectations and...

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German business confidence rises

A closely watched report on the business sentiment in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, rose slightly in January, beating expectations and...

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UAE: Gold sales hit $680 million in Q3

Sales of gold in the UAE increased from 2 billion dirham ($545 million) in the Q3 of 2006 to 2.5...

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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...