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Eurozone economy remains robust with downside risks on rise

The eurozone economy remained robust while downside risks increased due to the recent financial turmoil and possible slowdown in the...

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Economy homes in on consolidation

The condition of Hungarian markets has returned to a state not characterized by a direct risk of crisis said András...

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Vista Business sales slow, XP stays steady in European IT channels

Channel sales of personal computers equipped with Microsoft’s new Vista operating system for business users, Vista Business, slowed in August...

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Merrill Lynch introduces biofuels indices

Merrill Lynch introduced on Monday two biofuels indices designed to offer investors exposure to the fast-growing biofuels market....

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Russian oil export duty to rise to record $250.3 per ton on Oct 1

The duty on Russian oil exports will rise by $26.4 to a record $250.3 per metric ton as of October...

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Economic sentiment in EU weakens: survey

The economic sentiment indicator in September decreased in both the 27-nation European Union (EU) and the 13-nation euro zone, according...

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Dana makes oil discovery with first well in Norway

Dana Petroleum notes the announcement made by its partner and license operator Petra ASA today regarding an oil discovery at...

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Why the French economy is in need of reform?

Europe’s engine is starting to sputter. This week’s slide in Germany’s business confidence index to a 19-month low shows that...

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Goldman Sachs warns of spreading economic turmoil

Goldman Sachs has abandoned its ultra-bullish view of the world economy, warning of a likely recession in Japan and mounting...

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Hungary’s budget can be maintained for 2008

The budget plan seems credible, according to investment department of London-based Goldman Sachs global finance service group. Expectations for 2008...

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Hugo Chavez targeted Russia’s Su-95

Venezuela could be the first buyer of Su-35 fighter, ITAR-TASS reported with reference to Sergey Chemezov, chief of Russia’s state...

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Euro hits record for fifth consecutive day

The euro jumped to a record high for the fifth consecutive day Wednesday surging to $1.4162 as concerns deepened about...

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Business confidence falls sharply on growth, export fears in Germany – survey

Business confidence fell sharply in September as concerns set in about the outlook for Europe’s biggest economy following a surge...

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Where to invest in these volatile times?

Another tumultuous week for developed equity markets is coming to a close. There aren’t many weeks, even in the world’s...

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Euro at all-time high as US economic fears grow

The euro opened the new trading week on an upbeat note by surging to an all-time of $1.4130 Monday as...

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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...