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Only 1/3 of Poles Satisfied With Their Lives

Poles are moderately satisfied with their lives, with only 37% declaring their satisfaction, according to a study conducted by IRCenter...

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Czech Economic Sentiment Improves in July

The Czech economic confidence index strengthened in July after falling in the previous month, survey results from the Prague-based Czech...

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Europe’s Worrying Declining Relative Competitiveness

Gross Domestic Product growth (hence wealth creation and improved standards of living) are not possible without competitiveness. That makes the...

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Hungarians Studying Abroad Will Return if Conditions are Right

A study reveals only one in four Hungarian students studying abroad intends to return home to work: However, twice that...

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Inflation Continues to Slow, Single-digit Data on the Horizon

Although the rate of inflation continued to slow in June, it remained above 20%. According to analysts, disinflation will accelerate...

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Editorial: New Silk Road Likely to Keep Logistics in Demand

Real estate takes in so many fields that it is not surprising that as one rises, another falls. Residential was...

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K&H Youth Index Down in Q1

The value of the K&H Youth Index decreased to +11 points from +14 points in the first quarter, the financial...

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SMEs Barometer Inches up in Poland

The EFL Barometer, a synthetic indicator informing about the propensity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for growth, increased by...

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Bulgaria Consumer Prices Continues to Slow in June

Bulgaria's annual inflation rate continued to decelerate, reaching 8.7% year-on-year in June, after easing to 10.1% in May, the Sofia-based...

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Slovakia Consumer Prices Moderate Further in June

Slovakia inflation rate slowed to 15-month low to 10.8% in June from 11.9% in the previous month, data released by...

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Hungarian Social Media Users Wary About Using AI

Only 13% of Hungarian social media users have used applications such as ChatGPT and Dall-E 2. According to a Sophos...

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Hungarians’ Ability to Save Deteriorating

The ability to save in Hungary has deteriorated compared to 2022, such that only a tiny group of people can...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, June 30, 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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Business Assoc Gauge Shows Decline in Sentiment

Business association Vosz's measure of business confidence fell to 56 points in the second quarter from 61 in Q1, Ákos...

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State Pensions Alone Fall Short in Fighting Poverty – Study

According to a recent study done by a researcher at the Corvinus University of Budapest, people in old age cannot...

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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...