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PwC Forum Highlights Economic Potential of Eastern Hungary

The economic weight and future growth potential of Debrecen, Miskolc and Nyíregyháza took center stage at the third PwC Debrecen...

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Editorial:In Praise of Doing the Hard Work

Depending on when you read this, Viktor Orbán will either be the outgoing prime minister or the former PM. In...

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Hungary’s Economy Beats Early Pessimism in 2026, but Risks lie Beneath the Surface

Hungary’s economic growth picked up more strongly than expected in the first quarter of 2026, offering a welcome rebound after...

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Consumer Confidence Surges to 5-year High in May – GKI

Consumer confidence in Hungary surged in May to reach a more than five-year high, a recently released monthly gauge by...

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CEE Banks Stay Profitable as Consolidation Push Builds, Deloitte Says

CEE’s banking sector remained highly profitable and strongly capitalized in 2025, even as the pace of transactions slowed, according to...

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DUIHK Surveys Show Positive Post-Election Improvement in Business Confidence

Gauges of sentiment by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) show an improvement in business confidence after the...

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Hungary PMI Edges up to 50.5 in April

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 50.5 points in April, edging up from 50.3 in the previous month,...

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Hungary’s Economic Starting Point: Challenging Landscape for Incoming Tisza Gov’t

As Hungary prepares for a political transition, the incoming Tisza government will inherit an economy marked by a delicate balance...

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In Praise of Peaceful Transition

Tisza won the elections because a record number of people turned out to vote, and unprecedented numbers of those wanted...

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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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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...