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GKI projects 3.0% GDP growth in 2007

Hungary's GDP growth will slow to 3.0% in 2007 from 3.9% in 2006, according to the latest macroeconomic outlook by...

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The reduction of interest rates may start slowly

According to the forecast prepared by GKI Economic Research Co. in co-operation with Erste Bank it is almost sure that...

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What Russia can do for foreigninvestors?

Executives of large Russian companies are feeling optimistic about the future. In this, they are no different from their foreign...

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Affluent investors prefer Dow Jones

The study revealed that affluent investors trust, value and make investment decisions more frequently and more confidently with Dow Jones...

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Hungary’s OTP Bank to scrap foreign shareholder limit

Hungary's leading bank, OTP, is likely to scrap a limit on the amount of shares a foreigner can own, prompting...

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Hungary: Simor cautiously dovish

Completely as expected, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) announced that it has kept its key policy rate unchanged at...

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Enel/Acciona trump raised E.ON bid for Endesa

Endesa SA's top two shareholders trumped a €42.3 billion ($56.4 billion) bid by E.ON AG for Spain's biggest utility on...

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Nemetschek raises its stake in Hungary’s Graphisoft to 90.6%

Nemetschek AG, a German maker of software used in the construction and real-estate businesses, said it owns 90.6% of its...

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Dollar rebounds from two-ear low versus euro on rate outlook – extended

The dollar rose from a two-year low against the euro and advanced versus the yen as traders speculated a day...

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Hungary’s central bank should cut interest rate, Bokros says

Hungary's central bank should cut its benchmark interest this month to stem the forint's strengthening and bolster economic growth, said...

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Dollar trades near 2-year low versus euro after Fed statement

The dollar traded near a two-year low against the euro after the Federal Reserve unexpectedly abandoned its bias toward higher...

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Fed holds rate unchanged at 5.25%

The US Federal Reserve has left its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25%....

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US Fed „to leave rates at 5.25%”

The US Federal Reserve looks set to keep interest rates unchanged at its rate-setting meeting on Wednesday....

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Health agency to push companies to make vaccine in poor nations – extended

The World Health Organization will try to retain access to flu virus samples from Indonesia and other countries by pushing...

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Slovak koruna drops by most in two years on central bank sales

Slovakia's koruna fell by the most against the euro in more than two years after the central bank sold the...

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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...