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Editorial: In Praise of Unexpected, but Welcome, Inflation News

The oil crisis of 1973-74 arguably hastened the retirement of the legendary Jaguar E-Type. True, the model was old and...

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ING Forecasts 1.5% GDP Growth for Hungary in 2026

Hungary’s GDP could grow by 1.5% this year and inflation could average 2.3%, ING Bank chief analyst Péter Virovácz said...

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Only 3 in 10 Hungarians Can Spot Cyber Fraud Attempts

Only three in 10 Hungarians can recognize a fraud attempt in a real-life situation, according to Cyber Islands, which has...

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Restoring Checks and Balances and the Rule of Law, Welcoming Back International Clients

Some of Hungary’s finest legal minds discuss the “fireworks display” of new legislation expected from the Tisza government, where most...

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Editorial: In Praise of Being Clear, Consistent and Transparent

The speed with which the Tisza government has been able to unfreeze European Union funds has surprised many, even if...

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Hungary Secures EUR 16.4 bln EU Funding Deal, Dependent on Reforms

Hungary has struck a deal with Brussels to regain access to EUR 16.4 billion in EU funding withheld under the...

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AI Act Reality Check: Hello, it’s Already Happening

For many executives in Hungary, the EU’s AI Act still feels distant, a regulation they have ample time to prepare...

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SMEs Face Severe Payment Delays, Rising Insolvency Risks

Two out of three Hungarian SMEs now pay their suppliers or subcontractors late, and 80% regularly struggle with overdue invoices,...

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Hungary’s Productivity Growth Lags Regional Peers

Eurostat data shows that Hungary’s labor productivity has risen 7.4% since 2020, placing the country mid‑table in the EU but...

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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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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...