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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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In Praise of Inclusivity and Diversity

I promise this will be the last time I talk about it for (a little less than) a year, but...

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Hungary Large Corporate Growth Index Holds Steady as Confidence Remains Broad-Based

The K&H large corporate growth index remained unchanged at -3 points in the first quarter, signaling stable but cautious sentiment...

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MNB Holds Rates as Iran Conflict Clouds Both Inflation and Growth Outlooks for This Year

Hungary’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged on March 24, striking a cautious tone as escalating tensions in the Middle...

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Editorial: In Praise of the CEO Community

I will freely and happily admit that I love this time of year, and it’s got nothing to do with...

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BMI: Harsh Fiscal Measures Likely, Whoever Wins Election

According to Business Monitor International, Hungary's shrinking fiscal space means that tough budget measures will be unavoidable after the 2026...

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Hungary PMI Slips to 50.4 in March

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 50.4 points in March, edging down from 51.2 in the previous month,...

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Hungarian Firms Remain Cautious on Economy, Turn Toward AI, Survey Shows

Businesses remain cautious about economic prospects, with 43% expecting a worsening environment over the next year, while a growing share...

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CEOs Face ‘Tyranny of the Urgent’ Balancing Short-term Need and Long-term Demands

Hungarian executives are grappling with mounting short-term pressures while trying to navigate the long-term tech transformation reshaping the global economy,...

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Survey Finds Half of Hungarians Reported Feeling Stressed, Tense or Exhausted

Meteorological spring arrived on March 1; astronomical spring comes with the equinox on March 20. Whichever date you pick, you’ll...

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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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Corporations Report Slow but Steady Improvement in Business Conditions

Large companies expect improving business conditions, according to K&H Bank's Corporate Growth Index. It shows average revenue‑growth expectations at 1.3%...

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Hungary Misses Out as Global and CEE Regional M&A Values Surge in 2025

The value of global M&A transactions in 2025 broke through the USD 4 tln threshold for the first time in...

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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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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...