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Czech PMI Continues to Shrink in February

The S&P Global Czech Republic manufacturing PMI fell slightly to 44.3 in February of 2023 from 44.6 in January, pointing...

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Croatia Producer Prices Ease Further in January

Croatia's industrial producer prices rose by 14% on the year in January, after rising by 14.9% in December, the Zagreb-based...

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More Than 1/3 of Lenders Report Worsening Economic Sentiment

Around 38% of lenders indicated a deterioration in economic sentiment in Q4, state news wire MTI reports, citing a quarterly...

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February PMI Edges up to 56.5

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 56.5 points in February from 55 in January, the Hungarian Association of...

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Slovakia Consumer Morale Edges Down in February

The consumer confidence indicator in Slovakia went down by 0.9 points to -33.3 in February from -32.4 in the previous...

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Andersen Says it is Well Ahead of its Growth Plans

The sales revenue of Andersen Adótanácsadó Zrt., a member of Andersen Hungary, reached HUF 2.1 billion in 2022, almost 37%...

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Czech Consumer Confidence Highest in a Year

The consumer confidence indicator in the Czech Republic increased by 4.8 points to 87.7 in February, figures released by the...

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Business, Consumer Confidence Improve in February

Business and consumer confidence improved in February from the previous month, state news wire MTI reports, citing a gauge of...

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Slovenia Consumer Morale Slightly Improves in February

Slovenia's consumer confidence indicator grew by 1 percentage point in February, after declining by 4 pp in the preceding month,...

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Vouchers as a Social Benefit a Viable Solution for Municipalities, Aid Organizations

Last year's changes to social benefits legislation mean that local authorities now have a greater role to play in this...

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Another Strong Year Ahead for Domestic Leasing Market – CIB

CIB Leasing experts expect dynamic growth in the domestic leasing market this year, with subsidized schemes playing a significant role...

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Slovakia C/A Gap Hits Record High

Slovakia's current account deficit widened to EUR 1,700.8 million in December, the largest on record, and more than doubling from...

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Every 4th Pole Does Not Know What Pension They Will Get, Study Shows

Every fourth Pole does not know what pension they will receive when retired, while 40% of citizens count on getting...

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How the Battle for Ukraine Might Change Europe

Ever more signs point to a significant Russian offensive in Ukraine in the spring, including another possible attack on Kyiv....

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Hungarian CEOs not Planning pay Cuts, Layoffs

Some 85% of Hungarian business leaders predict the local economy will decline in 2023, while 76% think there will be...

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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...