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Hungary PMI Shows Expansion in October

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 50.5 points in October from 47.4 in September, edging over the 50-point...

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2nd-Hand Pest Flat Prices up 8% in Q1-Q3

This year, second-hand Pest properties sold in the first three quarters of the year were sold at an average price...

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Slovakia Business Morale Deteriorates in September

The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia dropped by 0.7 points from the previous month to -10 in October, marking the...

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Half of Companies Have Sustainability Policy

More than half of surveyed companies have a sustainability system or policy, according to recent research published by Siemens Zrt....

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Business Confidence Index Falls to -12 Points

The business confidence index of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) fell to -12 points in September from -8 points...

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Can Battery Production Jump Start Industry?

Industrial production showed some vital signs in August, mainly due to battery manufacturing, but overall, the data fell short of...

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Editorial: International Developments Raise Eyes From Home

As if the violence and death that has now continued for more than 600 days in neighboring Ukraine were not...

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Slovenia Business Morale Remains Subdued in October

The seasonally adjusted business tendency in manufacturing in Slovenia fell slightly to -11 in October from -10 in the previous...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, October 6, 2023

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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The Benefits and Risks AI Brings to the Energy Sector

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the energy sector. Its capabilities, ranging from predictive maintenance and demand forecasting to renewable energy...

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Tax Incentives for Corporate Environmental Protection, Energy Efficiency Investments

Hungary provides various tax incentives, including discounts and subsidies for environmental protection and energy efficiency investments. However, the conditions and...

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Could Ukraine War Trigger a Meltdown for Paks 2 Project?

Despite the country’s commitment to electricity generation over emission-producing fossil-based energy sources, the prospect of doubling Hungary’s nuclear energy output...

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Best is yet to Come: New Incentives for BESS Projects on Horizon in Hungary

A recent legislative act in Hungary laid down the principles for the eagerly awaited battery energy storage systems (BESS) support...

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Poland’s Sentiment in SME Segment up in Q4

The sentiment in Poland's small and medium enterprise sector (SME) is improving in the fourth quarter, the latest EFL Barometer...

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Varga Presses to Preserve EU Members’ ‘Economic Sovereignty’

Finance Minister Mihály Varga conceded that managing growing budget deficits and state debt levels required the start of new practices...

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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...

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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...