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Soaring oil prices likely to further impede US economic growth – analysis

Soaring oil prices have added a new threat to the already slow US economic growth and ignited fears that the...

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Study: Biofuels may be worse than fossil fuels

Biofuels may have worse environment impacts than conventional fossil fuels, reports a study published in the journal Science....

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Study: Biofuels may be worse than fossil fuels

Biofuels may have worse environment impacts than conventional fossil fuels, reports a study published in the journal Science....

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Hungary: Minimum wage changes favor skilled labor

The mandatory minimum wage was raised to Ft 69,000 (€272.3 or $400.9) from last year’s Ft 65,500 (€258.4 or $380.6)....

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Hungary: Minimum wage changes favor skilled labor

The mandatory minimum wage was raised to Ft 69,000 (€272.3 or $400.9) from last year’s Ft 65,500 (€258.4 or $380.6)....

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Slovak MOL asset penalized

The approximately Ft 2.26 billion ($13.1 million) fine levied on oil refinery Slovnaft a.s. by Slovakian competition office PMÚ a...

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Slovak MOL asset penalized

The approximately Ft 2.26 billion ($13.1 million) fine levied on oil refinery Slovnaft a.s. by Slovakian competition office PMÚ a...

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Germany cuts growth forecast for 2008 to below 2%

The German Government has revised down its growth outlook for Europe’s biggest economy with Economics Minister Michael Glos warning Wednesday...

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Germany cuts growth forecast for 2008 to below 2%

The German Government has revised down its growth outlook for Europe’s biggest economy with Economics Minister Michael Glos warning Wednesday...

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Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian to buy 35% of US oil company

Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian is to buy 35% of troubled US oil producer Delta Petroleum Corporation for $684 million, the company...

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Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian to buy 35% of US oil company

Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian is to buy 35% of troubled US oil producer Delta Petroleum Corporation for $684 million, the company...

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Clouds gather over eurozone economy toward year’s end

Though it got off to a good start in 2007, the eurozone economy failed to maintain a rosy outlook to...

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Clouds gather over eurozone economy toward year’s end

Though it got off to a good start in 2007, the eurozone economy failed to maintain a rosy outlook to...

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With US woes, world faces 2008 economic slowdown

As the US economy seems headed for a sharp slowdown in 2008, the big question is who can pick up...

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With US woes, world faces 2008 economic slowdown

As the US economy seems headed for a sharp slowdown in 2008, the big question is who can pick up...

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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...