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Járai says Hungarian benchmark rate is high enough

Hungary's benchmark interest rate is high enough to bring down inflation, said central bank President Zsigmond Járai, who had voted...

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Napi Gazdaság editors buy out paper

The editors of business daily Napi Gazdaság have raised their stake in the paper from 35% to 100% with the...

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Slovak economic growth accelerated to record 9.8%

Slovakia's economy grew a record 9.8% in the Q3 as companies boosted inventories to meet demand and households raised spending....

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Hungary’s transport strategy finalized

The government has finalized the list of road, railway and water transport projects to be carried out between 2007 and...

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Richest 2% own “half the wealth”

The richest 2% of adults in the world own more than half of all household wealth, according to a new...

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Coface expects austerity measures to boost credit risk in Hungary

The Hungarian unit of French credit insurance company Coface expects credit risk in Hungary to increase in 2007 as a...

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Broadband internet subscriptions up 3% in November

There were 553,000 broadband internet subscriptions in Hungary at the end of November, about 16,000 more than a month earlier,...

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Fifth of Budapest homes to pay 44% more for district heating

One fifth of Budapest's households, some 40,000 families, will have to pay 44.6% more for district heating in 2007, national...

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UN warns on password “explosion”

Growing use of the web is stripping people of their personal privacy, warns a UN agency report....

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Weak dollar makes Opec cut likely

The weakening dollar is increasing the chances of a cut in output by oil producers' group Opec at its next...

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OTP lifts BUX to moderate gain

A robust gain of over 2% from OTP Bank outweighed moderate losses from fellow BSE Big Four issuers Richter, Mol...

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Hospitals to be reduced by over 1,500 beds

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Eurochambres survey says companies confident growth to continue

European Union companies are confident that the region's economic recovery, led by Germany, will continue even amid signs of a...

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Telecoms carriers go back to basics: plumbing the web

The telecoms industry is struggling to adapt to the internet age, and while some operators hope they can mimic the...

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Estonia’s economy expanded 11.6% in Q3

Estonia's economy, the fastest growing in the European Union, expanded an annual 11.6% in the Q3, powered by consumer spending....

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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...