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‘The Departed’ wins Oscars for best picture, director

„The Departed” won four Academy Awards including best motion picture and best director, handing Martin Scorsese his first Oscar after...

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Gold advances on UN-Iran atomic tensions; Tokyo at 21-year high

Gold gained, trading near a nine-month high, as rising tension surrounding Iran's nuclear program spurred demand from investors seeking a...

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ÁPV approves Malév sale

The board of Hungary's State Privatization and Holding Company (ÁPV) approved the final contract for the sale of state-owned airline...

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French confidence unexpectedly increases in February

French business confidence unexpectedly increased as stronger exports helped Europe's third largest economy rebound from stagnation....

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Italian business confidence rises as economy accelerates

Italian business confidence rose more than expected in February as the fastest economic expansion in five years prompted more optimism...

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Morgan Stanley says buy Canadian dollar against Swiss franc

Morgan Stanley & Co. advised betting the Canadian dollar will gain against the Swiss franc, saying new data shows Canada's...

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Gazprom’s Medvedev says open to mergers, acquisitions

Alexander Medvedev, deputy CEO of Russian natural-gas export monopoly OAO Gazprom, said the company is not against pursuing potential mergers...

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ABN Amro raises ECB rate forecast to 4.5% from 4%

ABN Amro Holding NV said the ECB will raise its main interest rate to 4.5% this year, increasing its previous...

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UniCredit’s Polish banks boost profit on cash loans, one-offs

Bank Pekao SA and Bank BPH SA, the Polish lenders being merged by parent UniCredit SpA, said Q4 earnings advanced...

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Bird flu outbreak near Moscow suspected in two more locations

The Moscow region's first outbreak of the lethal H5N1 strain of avian influenza has probably spread to at least two...

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Autism family scan identifies new genetic targets

When Michael Giangregorio's sons grow up, their father wants to be able to tell them that the autism now affecting...

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German business optimism probably fell on slower growth outlook

German business confidence probably declined for a second month in February on signs economic growth will slow from the fastest...

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Sotheby’s London auction of Russian art fetches $5.17 mln

Sotheby's, the world's second-largest auction house, sold £2.63 mln ($5.17 mln) in Russian modern and contemporary art at its London...

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Europe’s economy set for robust growth

Europe’s economy is heading for another bumper year, with 2.7% growth, according to upgraded forecasts published on Friday by Joaquin...

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UK, US worst places for child well-being, UN report says

The UK and the US are the worst places for children's quality of life and the Netherlands and Sweden are...

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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...