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Germany’s DZ Bank tries to take control of Takarékbank

Saving banks tend to lose out against banks in dynamism, but their financial situation is even shakier due to the...

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Business competition office: Corruption costs global economy $2.5 trillion

An anti-corruption office yesterday warned business leaders at a United Nations summit to urgently tackle corruption costing the global economy...

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Bank of England raises interest rates to 5.75%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee today voted to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 5.75%....

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EU report says eurozone economy makes good start in 2007

The eurozone economy started 2007 on a healthy footing, the European Commission said in a report on Tuesday, denying the...

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Eurozone inflation steady in June at 1.9%

The eurozone inflation remained at 1.9% in June, unchanged for the fourth month, the European Union's statistics bureau Eurostat said....

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Asian countries rise from Asian financial crisis

Asian countries have experienced great changes since the Asian financial crisis swept through the region 10 years ago and are...

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Oil prices remain above $70 a barrel

United States oil prices fell slightly Monday but remained at more than $70 a barrel amid supply worries as traders...

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US Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged – extended

Major US stock indices were little changed Thursday after central bankers left key interest rates unchanged....

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Investment in Russia’s economy grew 23.1% in May

Growth of investment in Russia's economy hit a record level of 23.1% in May, the economics minister said Thursday....

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Russia’s Mechel posts 58% rise in IFRS net income for 2006

Mechel, a leading Russian mining and metals company, said Thursday its net income calculated to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)...

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Bird flu virus still a serious threat, despite improved response

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that although the global response to the deadly H5N1 avian influenza...

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Inflation pressure building up, warns IMF economist

The world economy was powering ahead at a faster pace than was expected two months ago, building global inflationary pressures,...

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Americans set record for charity in 2006: report

Powered by large individual gifts from wealthy individuals like Warren Buffett, charitable giving by Americans rose 4.2% to $295.02 billion...

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Greenback losing recent gains against Hungarian forint lately

During the Asian deals on Monday, the Greenback drifted down slightly versus the Hungarian Forint and touched a low of...

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Russian state property agency raided in fraud case

A Russian government agency in charge of federal property had its headquarters raided Monday following the arrest of two of...

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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...