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Századvég Puts 2023 GDP Growth at 0.6%

Economic think tank Századvég projects Hungary's economy will expand 0.6% this year in a fresh quarterly forecast, according to a...

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E-scooters More Popular Than Bikes at eMag

With spring approaching, demand for outdoor products at eMag is on the rise: the electric scooter is the most popular...

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Technology as a Driver of Both Economic and Societal Growth

Les Nemethy delves into the memory bank to combine Malthusian economics and, well, Star Trek for his latest Finance Matters...

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Chameleon Smart Home Solutions Developer Enters BSE Xtend

Innovative home solutions are rising in Hungary, even if the market lags internationally. Chameleon Smart Home Plc. recently floated its...

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More Inclusivity, Fewer ‘Lonely Heroes’ Needed Among Hungarian Executives

Groundbreaking research by the Corvinus University of Budapest shows the current challenges of managing companies in Hungary. What do Hungarian...

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Inflation may Indeed Have Peaked in January

The latest inflation data confirms the preliminary expectations that inflation in Hungary may have peaked in January. A more notable...

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Editorial: Logistics are our Lifeblood

Logistics are essential to just about every business going. Without them, you can’t receive the raw materials you need or...

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Rate-setters Augur Faster Disinflation From Mid-2023

Members of the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said disinflation was expected to accelerate from the...

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Business Chamber Head Urges Cooperation to Bring Down Inflation

László Parragh, the head of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), pressed for cooperation between the government, the...

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Large Companies Hindered but Not Threatened by Energy Prices

The rise in energy prices is having a moderate effect on large companies, but does not endanger their operations, according...

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Birthrate Rising, but Demographics Continue to Look bad for Hungary

Aging is just one of the elements of the continuously deteriorating demographics in Hungary. This, combined with a slow recovery...

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Central Bank Digital Currencies: The Greatest Threat to Freedom?

Corporate finance columnist Les Nemethy has concluded that Central Bank Digital Currencies are one of, perhaps even the greatest, threats...

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Vodafone Takeover Boosts 2022 M&A Deal Value in Hungary to USD 3.2 bln

Against the global trend, the value of M&A deals in Central and Eastern Europe held firm in 2022, although increasing...

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Hungary Slips into Technical Recession

Economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2022 diminished by 0.4% compared to the previous three months, marking the second...

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Editorial: Learning the Language of Business

There are many issues piling up in the average CEO’s intray, whether it is the energy crisis, supply chain bottlenecks,...

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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...