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Hungary: business optimism rules among the biggest

Ecostat TOP-100 index of business-activity rose to 103.4% in August, which meant a 3% rise compared to July’s results. The...

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Sustainable economic development expected for CEE

Financial market experts compiling the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) economic indicator do not expect any changes with regard to...

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Amphibian Ark launched from Budapest

From the land-locked country of Hungary will an ark be released this week and will hopefully see much success in...

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Hungarian central bank holds rates at 7.75%

Hungary’s central bank on Monday as expected held the base interest rate at 7.75%, with observers saying that the decision...

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Comfort and connectivity – Nokia serves up the complete in-car solution

Kit out your car to stay connected, entertained and informed with the latest Nokia automotive navigation and communication enhancement....

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BNP Paribas clients to get rich off crisis

BNP Paribas Investment Partners, the asset management division of the French bank BNP Paribas, will unfreeze three of its funds...

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EC to resume fuel support to Gaza power plant

The European Commission has said that following a meeting with Salam Fayyad, the prime minister of Palestine, it has decided...

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Four big US banks use Fed’s discount window

Four large US banks Wednesday said they each borrowed $500 million from the Federal Reserve’s ‘discount window,’ adding liquidity to...

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Moody’s reports: Global banking fears exaggerated

Fears of a global banking systemic crisis remain exaggerated, despite the most recent events, given that the ‘core’ of the...

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Where the market’s will go? – analysis

Why the market’s positive reaction to the Fed’s rate cut could be short-lived?...

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Hungary: growth exceeds expectations

Official growth forecast for 2007 is 2.2%, but most recent numbers show that growth may well exceed 2.5% in reality,...

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Is your Nokia battery at risk?

Nokia issued a worldwide warning yesterday that faulty batteries in up to 46m of its mobile phones could overheat....

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Eurozone economy slows down in Q2

The eurozone economy slowed down in the Q2 of this year, compared to the Q1, the European Union’s statistics bureau...

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PepsiCo makes big Russian deal

PepsiCo, world leader on the juice market, does not even rank in the top ten producers in Russia. That is...

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ECB injects more funds into money market

The European Central Bank (ECB) injected €61.05 billion ($83 billion) into the money market on Friday after pumping in huge...

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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...