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Services Drive Modest Q1 GDP Growth as Industry Shows Signs of Recovery

Hungary’s economy posted moderate growth in Q1 2026, supported by a rebound in services and a long-awaited positive contribution from...

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Confidence in Economy Hits 27‑month Pre-election High

Hungary's GKI confidence index rose by more than three points in April, reaching a 27‑month high as both consumers and...

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U.S. Investors Seek Stability as Hungary Turns Political Page

U.S. investors are looking for a shift toward predictable policymaking in Hungary following the election victory of Péter Magyar, who...

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Hormuz Closure Triggers Historic Oil Supply Shock, Raising Global Economic Risks

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, with analysts warning of a structural...

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Positive Easter Egg Surprises Follow Holiday Weekend

Retail consumption, industrial production, and inflation: the Central Statistical Office released three significant datasets after the long Easter weekend. With...

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Tisza Party Proposal Would Reshape Taxes Across Income and Consumption

Hungary’s tax system could see notable changes under a set of proposals outlined earlier by the Tisza Party, according to...

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In Praise of Inclusivity and Diversity

I promise this will be the last time I talk about it for (a little less than) a year, but...

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Hungary Large Corporate Growth Index Holds Steady as Confidence Remains Broad-Based

The K&H large corporate growth index remained unchanged at -3 points in the first quarter, signaling stable but cautious sentiment...

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MNB Holds Rates as Iran Conflict Clouds Both Inflation and Growth Outlooks for This Year

Hungary’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged on March 24, striking a cautious tone as escalating tensions in the Middle...

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Editorial: In Praise of the CEO Community

I will freely and happily admit that I love this time of year, and it’s got nothing to do with...

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BMI: Harsh Fiscal Measures Likely, Whoever Wins Election

According to Business Monitor International, Hungary's shrinking fiscal space means that tough budget measures will be unavoidable after the 2026...

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Hungary PMI Slips to 50.4 in March

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 50.4 points in March, edging down from 51.2 in the previous month,...

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Hungarian Firms Remain Cautious on Economy, Turn Toward AI, Survey Shows

Businesses remain cautious about economic prospects, with 43% expecting a worsening environment over the next year, while a growing share...

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CEOs Face ‘Tyranny of the Urgent’ Balancing Short-term Need and Long-term Demands

Hungarian executives are grappling with mounting short-term pressures while trying to navigate the long-term tech transformation reshaping the global economy,...

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Survey Finds Half of Hungarians Reported Feeling Stressed, Tense or Exhausted

Meteorological spring arrived on March 1; astronomical spring comes with the equinox on March 20. Whichever date you pick, you’ll...

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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...