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Recession Continues, Outlook Remains Uncertain

Hungary, for the third time in a row, reported a drop in GDP in the first quarter of 2023, meaning...

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Freedom House: Democracy Deteriorating in Hungary

Democracy in Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán deteriorated further last year, according to a U.S. report on democracy in...

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Czech Economic Sentiment Falls in May

The Czech economic confidence index decreased in May from a 10-month high in April, survey results from the Czech Statistical...

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Slovenia Consumer Confidence Steady at 1-Year High

Slovenia's consumer confidence indicator remained unchanged in May, after decreasing by 1 percentage point (pp) in the preceding month, the...

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Fiscal Council Issues Opinion on 2024 Budget Draft

The Fiscal Council has issued an opinion on the government's 2024 budget draft, according to a report by state news...

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Lithuania Industrial Output Drops at a Softer Pace in April

Industrial production in Lithuania dropped 9.3% year-on-year in April, marking the fifth straight month of fall in industrial activity, and...

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Business Chamber Confidence Index Climbs

The quarterly business confidence index of the Economic Research Institute (GVI) of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK)...

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Estonian Producer Inflation Slows to 2 Years Low

Estonian producer prices increased by 4.2% year-on-year in April, slowing from a 7.9% gain in the previous month, figures from...

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When in Trouble, a Scapegoat Might Not Be Your Best Option

A memorable moment in the HBO series Chernobyl is when the plant manager and chief engineer hands Borys Shcherbyna, newly...

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Slovenian Producer Inflation Decreases in April

Slovenia's industrial producer prices rose by 9.9% year-on-year in April, after increasing by 13.4% in the previous month, data from...

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Montenegro Inflation Rate Slows in April

Montenegro's consumer price index (CPI) increased by 8.6% year-on-year in April, after rising by an annual 10.5% in March, the...

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Monthly Living Expenses up HUF 64,000

Monthly living expenses have grown much more than income, according to the K&H Safe Future survey, which examined the situation...

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Hungary GDP Declines in Q1

Hungary’s gross domestic product decreased by 0.9% according to raw data and by 1.1% according to seasonally and calendar-adjusted and...

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EBRD Forecasts Hungary GDP Will Edge up 0.4% in 2023

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary's economy will grow 0.4% this year in its latest Regional...

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EC Puts Hungary GDP Growth at 0.5% in 2023

The European Commission put Hungary's GDP growth at 0.5% this year in a spring forecast released on Monday, according to...

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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...