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Crude oil prices rise on Turkish attack, inventory drop expectations

US crude-oil futures rose nearly $2 a barrel Wednesday to end just shy of $96 on expectations that US crude...

Analysis

Crude oil prices rise on Turkish attack, inventory drop expectations

US crude-oil futures rose nearly $2 a barrel Wednesday to end just shy of $96 on expectations that US crude...

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Eastern Europe for Hollywood cash

Ducking beneath a shower of bullets, three unshaven men in filthy overcoats jump out of a concealed forest dugout, dragging...

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Eastern Europe for Hollywood cash

Ducking beneath a shower of bullets, three unshaven men in filthy overcoats jump out of a concealed forest dugout, dragging...

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Analysts: Higher Chinese interest rates no magnet for „hot money”

China’s latest interest rate hike would have no easily quantifiable impact on the influx of so-called „hot money” as such...

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Analysts: Higher Chinese interest rates no magnet for „hot money”

China’s latest interest rate hike would have no easily quantifiable impact on the influx of so-called „hot money” as such...

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US economy expands at 4.9% in Q3

The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.9% in the Q3, the fastest pace in four years, the...

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US economy expands at 4.9% in Q3

The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.9% in the Q3, the fastest pace in four years, the...

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BNP Paribas: On the doorstep of recession

The only driving force of economic growth in Hungary is export, but as external demand prospects are fading, Hungary could...

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BNP Paribas: On the doorstep of recession

The only driving force of economic growth in Hungary is export, but as external demand prospects are fading, Hungary could...

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German business confidence tipped to slow

German business confidence slowed again in December after a modest rise in November, a key survey to be released Wednesday...

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German business confidence tipped to slow

German business confidence slowed again in December after a modest rise in November, a key survey to be released Wednesday...

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Slovak central bank keeps interest rates on hold

Tuesday, the Slovak central bank kept its interest rates unchanged for the eighth month in a row, in move to...

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Slovak central bank keeps interest rates on hold

Tuesday, the Slovak central bank kept its interest rates unchanged for the eighth month in a row, in move to...

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Poland expects 5.5% GDP growth in 2008

Poland’s GDP growth is still expected to hit 5.5% in 2008 in spite of worse prognoses for the global economy,...

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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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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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Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...