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Inflation Surprise a Relief, but Risks Still Lurk for Hungary’s Economy

Hungary’s inflation data delivered another positive surprise in February, offering temporary relief for policymakers and markets alike. Consumer prices rose...

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Editorial: Banks, Knights Templar, Special Taxes, and Friday the 13th

Far be it from me to attempt to put myself inside the head of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (said the...

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Editorial: Leadership Excellence Across Industries, Cultures and Communities

More than 40 guests joined the Budapest Business Journal for the first CEO Boardroom Meeting of 2026 on Feb. 17....

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Digitization, Data Analysis Rising, Traditional Bookkeeping Declining

Automation and AI are reshaping accountancy, shifting the profession toward data analysis and advisory services while manual bookkeeping declines, and...

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Hungary’s Central Bank Cuts Rates After 18 Months, Signals Cautious Path Ahead

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has lowered its benchmark rate to 6.25%, marking its first cut in a year...

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Tax‑rise Expectations Decrease Among Hungarian SMEs

A new K&H SME Confidence Index survey shows that expectations of rising public charges have eased among Hungarian small- and...

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Editorial: In Praise of Hungary’s Land

Hungarians have always seemed to me to be a people with an unusually strong connection to the land. A few...

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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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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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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Firms Double Down on Innovation, Product Planning Jumps to 29%

The latest K&H Innovation Index, published yesterday and covering H1 2026, shows that the share of companies planning new products...