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Deutsche Bank boost Nokia stake

According to information received by Nokia Corporation, the holdings (shares and related financial instruments) of Deutsche Bank AG have exceeded...

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Deutsche Bank boost Nokia stake

According to information received by Nokia Corporation, the holdings (shares and related financial instruments) of Deutsche Bank AG have exceeded...

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Greenlight expects more Lehman write-downs

Lehman Brothers Holdings Corp, largely unscathed by the mortgage meltdown this year, faces losses well beyond what the market is...

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Greenlight expects more Lehman write-downs

Lehman Brothers Holdings Corp, largely unscathed by the mortgage meltdown this year, faces losses well beyond what the market is...

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EU plans new measures to curb online piracy

The European Commission is considering a new set of measures that could cut web access for users of illegal file-sharing...

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EU plans new measures to curb online piracy

The European Commission is considering a new set of measures that could cut web access for users of illegal file-sharing...

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Hungary grew even slower than expected in Q3

Gross domestic product grew 0.9% year-on-year in the Q3, the statistical office (KSH) said Friday....

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Hungary grew even slower than expected in Q3

Gross domestic product grew 0.9% year-on-year in the Q3, the statistical office (KSH) said Friday....

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Warm winter slashes Gazprom profits

Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom is blaming higher than expected operating costs for a dramatic drop in profits. Second...

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Warm winter slashes Gazprom profits

Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom is blaming higher than expected operating costs for a dramatic drop in profits. Second...

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US nuke report a „victory” for Iran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday called a US intelligence report that downgraded Iran as a nuclear threat „a declaration...

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US nuke report a „victory” for Iran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday called a US intelligence report that downgraded Iran as a nuclear threat „a declaration...

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Nokia completes the Avvenu acquisition

Finnish cell phone manufactuirng giant Nokia today announced in a press rerlease that it has now completed its acquisition of...

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Nokia completes the Avvenu acquisition

Finnish cell phone manufactuirng giant Nokia today announced in a press rerlease that it has now completed its acquisition of...

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Merrill: Fed must cut more than 75 bps, but hard landing already here

While most of the market fusses about whether the odds of a recession hitting the US economy are 30%, 40%...

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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...