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Pannonplast says obligation to sell Synergon shares under option expires

Plastics company Pannonplast Nyrt said on Monday its obligation to sell shares in IT company Synergon Informatika Nyrt under an...

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Hungarian economic sentiment fell on lower business confidence

Hungarian businesses grew more pessimistic in February, market research company GKI said....

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Slovak EU-harmonized February annual inflation slows to 2%

Slovakia's annual inflation rate fell to 2% in February from 2.2% in the previous month, according to the European Union's...

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Microsoft search will replace Google on Lenovo PCs

Microsoft Corp.'s search software will replace Google Inc.'s rival program on Lenovo Group Ltd. personal computers, a victory in Microsoft's...

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Fresh selling sweeps through global markets

World equity markets continued to tumble as fears over the growing crisis in the US subprime mortgage market triggered fresh...

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World stocks tumble on US fears

European stocks have joined a global sell-off after concerns about the US economy and mortgage industry hurt markets in Asia...

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Viacom will sue YouTube for $1 bln

Entertainment giant Viacom Media has announced that it is going to sue web search engine Google and video sharing website...

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Germany’s Kiel Institute says ECB to lift lending rate to 4.25%

The European Central Bank will raise its main lending rate in two steps to 4.25% this year as businesses in...

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OECD says slide in global stocks was „normalization” of risks

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development downplayed a slide in global stocks two weeks ago, indicating the decline may...

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German investor confidence rises to eight-month high

German investor confidence rose to the highest in eight months in March as evidence mounted Europe's largest economy will overcome...

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Econet.hu shares surge to three-year high on BUX membership

Shares of Econet.hu Nyrt, a Hungarian software developer, rose to an almost three-year high after the Budapest bourse said the...

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Estonian economy expanded record 11.4% in 2006 on spending

Estonia's economy, the second-fastest growing in the European Union in the Q4, expanded a record 11.4% for all of 2006,...

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Dollar rises as US job growth reduces chance of Fed rate cut – extended

The dollar touched the highest in more than a week against the yen and advanced versus the euro after a...

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US January trade gap narrows 3.8% to $59.1 bln

The US trade deficit narrowed in January as imports fell and expanding economies in Europe and Asia boosted demand for...

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European two-year notes little changed before ECB rate decision

European two-year government notes are little changed before today’s meeting of the European Central Bank, at which its expected to...

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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...