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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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Cooling Inflation Strengthens Case for Fall Rate Cuts

Hungary’s disinflation trend remained firmly intact in June, reinforcing expectations that the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) will continue easing...

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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...

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Firms Double Down on Innovation, Product Planning Jumps to 29%

The latest K&H Innovation Index, published yesterday and covering H1 2026, shows that the share of companies planning new products...

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Hungarian SMEs Eye Growth Beyond Europe, FedEx Survey Shows

Hungarian small and medium-sized exporters are increasingly confident about international expansion, with 81% planning further growth abroad, according to a...

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FinMin Puts Hungary’s 2026 GDP Growth at 1.6-1.7%

The government expects GDP growth of 1.6-1.7% in 2026, Finance Minister András Kármán said Thursday, fielding questions at a hearing...

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Hungary’s Richest 10% Take Larger Share of Income, GKI Says

Hungary’s richest 10% took 24% of aggregate income in 2025, up from 20% in 2010, economic research institute GKI said...

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Kopint-Tárki Puts Hungary 2026 GDP Growth Around 2%

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki puts Hungary’s GDP growth at around 2% for 2026 in a new forecast published Wednesday, offering...

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PwC Finds AI Already at Work, but Many Companies Still Waiting for Returns

Artificial intelligence has moved into everyday business operations at remarkable speed. It is helping companies win customers, streamline processes, support...

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MNB Launches Easing Cycle, Analysts See Room for Further Reductions

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) lowered its base rate by 25 basis points to 6% at its June 23...

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Editorial: In Praise of Renovation and Resuscitation

They say that time heals many wounds. When I first came to Hungary, all those years ago in 1998, I...

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K&H: Hungarian Corporate Outlook Strengthens Sharply After Election

Hungary’s corporate outlook improved sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with the K&H large‑company growth index rising to 9...

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Lower-than-expected May Inflation Strengthens Case for MNB Rate Cuts

Hungary’s inflation slowed more sharply than expected in May, giving policymakers additional room to continue monetary easing and reinforcing expectations...

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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...

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Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...