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Bábolna tender declared invalid

The board of majority state-owned farming company Bábolna has declared invalid a tender for the sale of two of its...

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Dollar may rise on speculation growth will prevent Fed rate cut, gold futures fall – extended

The dollar may strengthen on speculation reports this week will show US home sales stabilized last month and orders for...

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Gasoline heads to $2 a gallon as oil falls below $50

Crude oil's descent to $50 a barrel may push US gasoline pump prices below $2 a gallon for the first...

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T-Online’s broader broadband

Users and competitors were both taken by surprise at Magyar Telekom’s dramatic increase of its ADSL bandwidth service this Monday....

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EMED says increased chance of major gold find in Slovakia

EMED Mining Public Ltd. said drilling at its Biely Brch Prospect in Slovakia has increased the potential for a major...

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Fin.Min stands by GDP growth projection, despite higher forecasts by central bank

Hungary's Finance Ministry will stand by its 2.2% projection for GDP growth in 2007, in spite of higher forecasts by...

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German waste dumped in Hungary must be returned

Since December, local authorities in four Hungarian counties have discovered 4,000 bales of illegally dumped household waste from Germany....

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MFB sells stake in Organica Zrt to owners

State-run Hungarian Development Bank Zrt (MFB) has sold its 49% stake in Organica to the company's owners, daily Világgazdaság reported....

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Hungary CPI yet to peak, monetary response uncertain, City says

Hungary's consumer price inflation is set to shift to a considerably higher gear, hitting up to 9% in the next...

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Gold falls in Asia as decline in crude oil price reduces demand

Gold prices declined in Asia as a fall in the price of crude oil reduced the appeal of the metal...

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Police officers named as suspects in abuses during autumn demonstrations

Three new police officers were declared suspects on Friday in a series of abuses against the public connected to demonstrations...

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Monetary base grows faster in December 2006

Hungary's monetary base rose by Ft 174.4 billion to Ft 2,737.8 billion in December 2006 after a Ft 68.9 billion...

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Goldman Sachs raises 2007 forecast for euro against dollar

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its 2007 forecast for the euro against dollar on expectations stronger economic growth in Europe...

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Bank increases UK rates to 5.25%

The Bank of England has raised interest rates by a quarter of a point to 5.25% in an effort to...

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Dollar jumps to seven-week high

The dollar jumped to a seven-week high against the euro here yesterday on the unexpected news that the US trade...

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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...