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Crime ring used TD Ameritrade, Schwab in online fraud – extended

An Eastern European crime ring netted at least $733,000 in illegal profit using trading accounts at TD Ameritrade Holding Corp....

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Gold little changed in Asia as equity markets rise 2nd day

Gold was little changed as Asian equities rose for a second day, rebounding from a global sell-off that erased $3.3...

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Microsoft attacks Google on copyright

Microsoft on Tuesday launches a fierce attack on Google over its „cavalier” approach to copyright, accusing the internet company of...

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Emerging-market stocks extend declines on US, China concerns

Emerging-market stocks fell the most in more than eight months, led by Russian natural-gas producer OAO Gazprom, as global equities...

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Hungary expects drug prices to fall 5% from next month – extended

Hungary's government expects the price of drugs to decline by an average 5% from next month, Hungary's health minister said....

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Gazit-Globe of Israel to spend $260 mln on Bulgarian malls

Gazit-Globe of Israel to spend $260 mln on Bulgarian malls., Israel's second-largest property developer by market value, plans to spend...

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World markets see slide continue

Asian and European stocks have fallen on Monday as the global share sell-off entered its second week....

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Sanyo, Lenovo to share costs of laptop battery recall

Sanyo Electric Co., the world's biggest maker of rechargeable batteries, and Lenovo Group Ltd. will share the cost of recalling...

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Czech central bank keeps key lending rate at 2.5% as expected

The Czech two-week repurchase rate remained at 2.5%, the world's third-lowest, as monetary policy makers wait for signs of accelerating...

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Investment volume in Hungary drops 4.5% in Q4

Investment in Hungary fell 4.5% year on year in the Q4 of 2006, and fell 2% in 2006 in volume...

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Investors should stick to stocks amid sell-off, strategists say

Investors should keep their equity holdings even after yesterday's market sell-off given the outlook for economic and earnings growth, according...

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Europe confidence unexpectedly rises; inflation slows

Confidence in the European economy unexpectedly rose in February for the first time in four months as unemployment fell to...

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Slovak household gas prices may fall 5% in July

Slovak natural-gas prices for households may fall 4 to 5% starting in July, the country's regulator said....

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Drug-resistant HIV found in 10% of new cases

About 10% of new HIV patients are infected with a virus resistant to at least one type of AIDS drug,...

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Hudson, Arkin win Academy Awards for supporting roles

Jennifer Hudson won an Academy Award for her supporting role in „Dreamgirls” and Alan Arkin was named best supporting actor...

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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...