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Confidence Rebounds After Hungary’s Elections, Structural Challenges Remain

The latest business surveys conducted by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) reveal two important findings. On the...

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Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....

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Hungary Business Sentiment Steady in May as Consumer Confidence Jumps, GKI Says

Business sentiment in Hungary was little changed in May, while consumer confidence surged after the change of government, a monthly...

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Unrecognized Diabetes Affects Growing Number of Hungarians, Affidea Warns

Type 2 diabetes may be present in the body for years without causing noticeable symptoms, even as it begins to...

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Tisza Opens Door to Single Currency, but Road to Adoption Remains Long

Hungary’s euro conversation has moved from the political margins back to the center of economic policy. Whether the forint ultimately...

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CEOs Adapt Strategies to Shifting World Order, EY Survey Finds

CEOs remain committed to long-term transformation despite geopolitical risks, with disciplined operations, AI, and strategic transactions emerging as key areas...

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PwC Forum Highlights Economic Potential of Eastern Hungary

The economic weight and future growth potential of Debrecen, Miskolc and Nyíregyháza took center stage at the third PwC Debrecen...

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Editorial:In Praise of Doing the Hard Work

Depending on when you read this, Viktor Orbán will either be the outgoing prime minister or the former PM. In...

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Hungary’s Economy Beats Early Pessimism in 2026, but Risks lie Beneath the Surface

Hungary’s economic growth picked up more strongly than expected in the first quarter of 2026, offering a welcome rebound after...

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Consumer Confidence Surges to 5-year High in May – GKI

Consumer confidence in Hungary surged in May to reach a more than five-year high, a recently released monthly gauge by...

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CEE Banks Stay Profitable as Consolidation Push Builds, Deloitte Says

CEE’s banking sector remained highly profitable and strongly capitalized in 2025, even as the pace of transactions slowed, according to...

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DUIHK Surveys Show Positive Post-Election Improvement in Business Confidence

Gauges of sentiment by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) show an improvement in business confidence after the...

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Hungary PMI Edges up to 50.5 in April

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 50.5 points in April, edging up from 50.3 in the previous month,...

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Hungary’s Economic Starting Point: Challenging Landscape for Incoming Tisza Gov’t

As Hungary prepares for a political transition, the incoming Tisza government will inherit an economy marked by a delicate balance...

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In Praise of Peaceful Transition

Tisza won the elections because a record number of people turned out to vote, and unprecedented numbers of those wanted...

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Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

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Hungary Could Adopt Euro in 2033 at Earliest, Equilor Says

Hungary could adopt the euro in 2033 at the earliest, with high public debt and a substantial budget deficit posing...

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EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

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MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

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AI Could Help Companies Spot Next Crisis Earlier, EY Says

AI could help companies identify early warning signs of geopolitical conflicts, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions, although most businesses are...

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Average Back-to-School Spending Tops HUF 100,000 per Hungarian Household, PwC Says

Back-to-school spending remains one of the largest annual expenses for Hungarian families, with the average household budgeting HUF 107,539 for...

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Hungary Investment Volume Falls 9.1% in Q2 2026

The volume of investments in Hungary fell by approximately 9.1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to raw...

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Job Markets in the Era of AI: The Most Wanted Professionals in Europe in 2026

According to the latest research published by Bulgaria-based BestBrokers.com, Hungary recorded the second-largest absolute decline in employment between Q1 2025...

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Nearly One-Third of Hungarians Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Survey Finds

Nearly one-third of Hungarians have no money left at the end of the month, while more than half have only...

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Hungary’s Manufacturing PMI Eases to 51.4 in July 2026

Hungary’s seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 51.4 in July from 51.6 in June, indicating continued but slower expansion...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.7% in Q2 2026

Hungary’s gross domestic product rose 1.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, with services acting as the main driver...

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Editorial: Jigs of Joy Today, Hard Work Tomorrow

Our Special Report looking at Healthcare in Hungary covers a lot of ground. Most notable is the absolute absurdity of...

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Hungary’s Economic Upswing: Summer Romance, or Sustainable Growth?

Hungary’s economy is showing the first clear signs of recovery, but ING Bank says the durability of that rebound will...

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OECD Recognizes Hungary’s Progress, Urges Strengthening Public Finances, Growth Potential

Hungary has made significant progress toward OECD living standards, but reforms are needed to strengthen public finances and support future...