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Economy Ministry’s budget to nearly double in 2007

The Ministry of Economy and Transport’s budget in 2007 will nearly double compared to 2006 because of more spending on...

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EU lifts forecast for economic growth

Europe's economy will grow next year faster than previously estimated as a decline in oil prices leaves companies and households...

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Hungary leads Central European stock gains on peaceful protest

Hungarian stocks rose, leading gains in central Europe, after a peaceful protest to mark the anti- communist uprising in 1956...

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Ukrainian October consumer prices rise 2.6% in month

Ukraine's consumer prices rose at a faster pace in October than in the previous month, undermining government efforts to keep...

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Opposition says 2006 budget amendment to raise national debt

The Hungarian government's 2006 budget amendment will bring the public deficit higher and put the country further in debt, MP...

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Ecostat SME business confidence index improves in October

The business confidence index for SMEs was 40.4%, up by 4 percentage points in October, economic research institute Ecostat announced...

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European September unemployment remains at 5-year low

European unemployment remained at a five-year low in September, adding to evidence Europe's economy can weather higher interest rates....

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Ecostat big company confidence improves in October

Sentiment among the managers of Hungary's biggest hundred companies improved in October, the latest Ecostat TOP-100 index shows....

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Prosecutor’s office receives over 40 complaints on police activity

Budapest's Municipal Prosecutor's Office has received over 40 complaints concerning measures the police took on October 23 against participants of...

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Hungary’s PMI rises to adjusted 54.5 in October

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) rose to 54.5 in September from 53.5 in August, showing growth is picking up,...

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Eurozone sees fresh growth spurt

Robust eurozone growth shows little sign of faltering and may even have accelerated, according to a closely watched survey released...

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European shares start trade lower on worries over US slowdown

European shares started trade lower on Thursday after a report showed US manufacturing growth reached a three-year low in October,...

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2007 budget targets Ft 32.2 bln social security funds deficit

The 2007 budget draft submitted to Parliament by the government on Tuesday targets a Ft 32.2 billion deficit in the...

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Hungary’s main rate must rise further, MNB VP says

Hungary's central bank, which raised borrowing costs at each of its last five meetings, must increase the benchmark interest rate...

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Fundamenta expects stock of new contracts to rise 70% in 2006

Home savings bank Fundamenta Lakáskassza Zrt expects to close 2006 with new contracts worth Ft 270 billion, 70% more than...

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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...