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Hungary’s PMI falls to adjusted 51.7 in November

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) fell to 51.7 in November from 54.4 in October, showing growth is slowing down,...

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Central bank governor puts year-end inflation as high as 6.5%

The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) projects twelve-month year-end CPI will reach 6.0-6.5pc in 2006, with annual average inflation at...

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SME confidence improves in November, but still under level a year earlier

Confidence among Hungary's SME managers improved in November compared to the previous month, rising for the first time in three...

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European inflation accelerates for first time in seven months

Inflation in Europe accelerated in November for the first month in seven and confidence stayed close to a six-year high,...

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Microsoft Vista released for sale

Microsoft's new operating system, Windows Vista, starts its global roll-out on Thursday, being first made available to business customers....

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Erste to take over ING private banking customers

Erste Bank Hungary Zrt and its brokerage Erste Investment Zrt will soon take over the private banking clients of ING...

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Broad money M3 growth decelerates in October

The annualized month-on-month growth of M3 decelerated from 112.8% in September to 108.2% in October, the National Bank of Hungary...

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Dollar plunges on world markets

The dollar has continued its recent decline, falling to fresh 20-month lows against the euro as concerns grow about a...

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Keep children safe while browsing the internet

The EP Committee on Culture and Education and the Council have reached an agreement on actions to protect children from...

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Heavy smokers “must quit totally”, study says

There are no half measures for heavy smokers wanting to minimize the risk that their habit will lead to their...

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Europeans’ confidence in economy seen rising to six-year high

Confidence in the European economy probably rose to the highest in almost six years in November and inflation may have...

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Fidesz calls for district heating subsidies

The main opposition party Fidesz has demanded the government provides subsidies for district heating on top of its new subsidy...

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Dollar loses ground against euro

The dollar has plunged to its lowest level against the euro since April 2005 amid concerns for the US economy....

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System of compensating welfare assistance-providers revamped

The government has resolved to revamp the system under which it compensates private providers of welfare, child welfare and child...

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M0 given green light again

The construction of the M0 ring-road can be continued since the Central Transport Supervision (KKF), following a reiterated procedure, granted...

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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...