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OECD urges governments to take advantage of strong growth

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development urged governments not to squander the best global growth in three decades by...

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Europe’s growth accelerates more than expected

Europe's growth accelerated more than expected in the Q4 and an increase in German investor confidence suggested the momentum will...

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German economic growth unexpectedly accelerates

German economic growth unexpectedly accelerated in the Q4 as exports boomed and consumers increased spending ahead of a sales-tax increase....

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Sitronics to spend $100 mln on acquisitions this year – extended

OAO Sitronics, the technology unit of Russian billionaire Vladimir Yevtushenkov's AFK Sistema, plans to use about $100 million from its...

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Europe’s expansion probably accelerated; ECB may raise rates

Europe's expansion probably accelerated in the Q4, capping the best year for the economy since 2000 as the region's central...

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Hungarian economic sentiment rose on higher business confidence

Hungarian businesses grew more optimistic in January, market research company GKI said....

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Eurozone rates unchanged at 3.5%

The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its key eurozone interest rate on hold at 3.5%....

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Gazprom-led venture expects agreement on stake sale to Gasunie

An OAO Gazprom-led venture to build an underwater pipeline linking Russia to Germany may agree by mid-year to sell a...

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Swedbank acquires TAS for as much as $985 mln

Swedbank AB, the largest bank in Sweden and the Baltics by market share, will buy Ukraine's TAS-Kommerzbank for as much...

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EU mobile-phone companies agree to make phones safer for kids

Vodafone Group Plc, Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. and other mobile-phone companies operating in the European Union will adopt a voluntary code...

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Apple and Beatles settle trademark squabble

Apple Inc. has settled its long-running trademark dispute with The Beatles' company Apple Corps Ltd., in a deal which could...

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Erste, GKI project 3% GDP growth, 6% fiscal deficit in 2007

Hungary's GDP will grow by at least 3% this year, inflation will slow to around 4% by the end of...

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Human bird-flu fatalities spur need for more effective drugs – extended

Doctors and health officials are preparing to experiment with new drugs in an effort to find better ways to treat...

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Committee concludes bank sector study

A committee of specialists, assigned by the Prime Minister’s Office to take a survey of the local retail banking services...

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Dollar falls as jobless rate rises to highest since September

The dollar declined against the euro after a US government report showed a decline in job creation last month and...

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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...