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Hungary: Analysts predict base rate cut

The majority of analysts expect the Monetary Council of the Central Bank (MNB) to decrease the base rate of the...

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US dollar at all-time low against euro

The US dollar was caught up in a global selling spree Thursday, reaching an all-time low of $1.40 against the...

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Beware – The Bernanke Fed could ignite hyper-inflation!

Money supply surging, dollar plunging. “You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension, a...

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China Construction Bank confirms record $7.7 bln IPO

The China Construction Bank (CCB) on Wednesday confirmed that it had raised 58.05 billion yuan ($7.71 billion) in China’s largest-ever...

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Gold within striking distance of key $730 level

Gold prices were up today, within striking distance of last year’s 26-year high as the dollar tumbled after the US...

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IBM offers free Microsoft Office rival

US computer giant IBM Corp. launched free downloadable software Tuesday to challenge Microsoft Corp.’s Office suite, including Word, Excel and...

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Hungary’s GDP growth to come to 2.2%, inflation to 7.6% in 2007

The country’s GDP is to increase in line with the targets defined in the convergence program, i.e. by 2.2%, according...

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EU presses China to reform currency, reduce trade surplus

Joaquin Almunia the European commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, urged China to allow more appreciation of its currency and...

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China index jumps to another record

China’s benchmark stock index roared to another record close despite the central bank’s latest interest-rate increases....

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Greenspan says US recession risk up

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Monday there is an increased risk of a US recession. US stocks...

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Deals worth $8.6 bln bring energy assets to E.ON and Gasprom

The Russian power sector is being divided into competing companies by former monopoly UES....

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European companies exit Wall Street

European companies that staged high-profile share listings on US exchanges in the 1990’s are now giving up their expensive foray...

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Hungary ranks most stable

Hungary has the most stable economy amongst the 24 emerging countries ranked from Europe and Asia on the list of...

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Oil surge closes over $80 for first time – extended

US crude oil prices closed over $80 a barrel for the first time Thursday after flirting with the record for...

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Large, fast-growing market on south-eastern flank of EU

Champagne corks popped in Bucharest on January 1, 2007 to celebrate Romania’s entry into the European Union. With dynamic economic...

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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...