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Barroso opens ‘no-taboos’ debate on EU spending priorities

Commission President José Manuel Barroso made it clear, at the start of a public consultation on the review of the...

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2008 US economy forecast near recession

The US economy will hover near recession for at least half of 2008 and could easily fall into it with...

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Euro expected to climb as US economic fears grow – analysis

The euro is set to chalk up further gains in the coming weeks after soaring to an all-time high Wednesday...

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Latvian inflation hit another 10-year high in August

Annual inflation in Latvia jumped to 10.1% in August, the highest figure in the last 10 years, the Latvian Statistics...

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Greenspan points to market ‘fear’

Current financial turmoil is identical to that seen in earlier stock market crashes, Alan Greenspan has warned....

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Economic freedom a proven path to prosperity

An annual international report card that once again ranks Canada, against exceptionally stiff competition, near the top of the class....

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Chandler inventor launches website to reduce home energy costs

Many people want to save energy in their home, but don’t know where to start. HomeEnergyGeek.com was recently established to...

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Citigroup vice chairman warns credit crisis will hit real economy in US

The unwinding of positions in the US subprime credit market will hurt the real economy in the US, but the...

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OECD warns of lower growth in US, eurozone

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday lowered its growth forecasts for the world’s most developed economies, citing...

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Gabriel Resources defends cyanide use in gold mining – extended

Canadian gold miner Gabriel Resources is defending its plan to use cyanide to extract gold at the Rosia Montana mine...

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ECB expected to drop planned September rate hike – extended

The European Central Bank is holding a key meeting Thursday with renewed economic uncertainty triggered by global financial market turmoil...

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Eurozone economy slows in Q2 as investment drops

The eurozone economy slowed in the Q2 of this year mainly due to declining investment and sharp drop in the...

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Different takes on economic vulnerability

Hungary is not included in the group of countries most endangered by the global liquidity crisis, the analysis published by...

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Julius Baer may up OTP stake

The New York-based Julius Baer Investment Management LLC may further increase its stake in the Hungarian bank OTP as, in...

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Poland’s economy is growing stronger

The data on the GDP growth in the Q2 of 2007 published by the Central Statistical Office (GUS) on Thursday...

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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...