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Hungarian Food Delivery Habits Revealed

Pizza remains at the top of the Hungarian food delivery popularity list, but many people also ordered baked goods, milk,...

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AmCham Hungary Eager to Help U.S.-Hungarian Relations Back on Track

Although U.S.-Hungarian relations may seem at a low nowadays, last year’s reports on AmCham Hungary’s activities presented at the 34th...

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The Case for Gold Today. Again

The Budapest Business Journal’s corporate finance columnist Les Nemethy last wrote about the case for gold in April 2021. Now...

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Many Hungarians Exposed to Indoor Climate Risks at Home

According to the Velux Healthy Homes Barometer 2022, one in three Europeans, including 31% of Hungarians, have at least one...

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Record-high Inflation Reshapes 2023 Budget

Hungary is leading the inflation chart in Europe with 22.5% measured in November. Industry, which has been a driving force...

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Editorial: Looking Back, but Moving Foward

It has been, as they say, quite the year. Christmas Eve morning will mark exactly 10 months since Vladimir Putin...

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Poland Employment Growth Slows, Avg Wages Rise in November

Corporate employment in Poland rose 2.3% year-on-year to 6.508 million people in November, easing from a 2.4% growth a month...

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Gov’t to Stick to 2023 Deficit Target – Varga

The government will maintain the 3.5%-of-GDP deficit target in the 2023 budget act, Finance Minister Mihály Varga said at a...

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Assessment Shows Hungarian-German Economic Ties ‘Thriving’

A joint assessment by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) and the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) shows...

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Popularity of Mobile Payments Growing Among Shoppers

As mobile devices become a part of everyday life, the majority of Hungarians use them for shopping and paying online....

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Black Friday: Maybe December Will be Better

This year’s Black Friday was probably the most unpredictable for retailers. Customers were told to expect discounts of a maximum...

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Most Expect Heating Costs to Increase

Gas and solid fuels are still the most popular, and it is no coincidence that many people expect their heating...

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Business Confidence Index Rises to -7 Points

The business confidence index of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) rose to -7 points in November from -9 points...

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Around 30% of Czech Households May Fall Into Poverty – Study

Around 30% of Czech households may fall into poverty next year as a result of the sharp increase in energy...

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Are we Entering an Era of Capital Shortage?

We have, until recently, had such low-interest rates over the past decade partly because new capital formation has been plentiful....

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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...