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German Companies’ Outlook for Hungarian Economy Worsens

Around 72% of German-owned companies operating in Hungary reported worsening outlooks for the local economy in the next 12 months...

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Property Investment in Hungary Could Fall to EUR 1 bln in 2022

Property investment in Hungary could drop to EUR 1 billion this year, as the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis,...

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Hungary Issues RMB 2 bln Green Panda Bond

Hungary issued a RMB 2 billion green panda bond - targeted at the domestic Chinese market - on Wednesday, the...

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Poland GDP Rebounds in Q3, Inflation Accelerates in Oct

Poland's gross domestic product (GDP) advanced 0.9% sequentially in the third quarter, reversing a 2.3% fall in the second quarter,...

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Store Prices in Poland up Sharply in October

According to an analysis of the price listings of nearly 41,000 stores in Poland, everyday purchases in October were more...

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41% of Hungarian Households Plan Energy-efficiency Improvements

Around 41% of Hungarian households plan home renovations to reduce their utility bills, state news wire MTI reports, citing a...

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Hungary GDP up 4% y.o.y. in Q3

Hungary’s gross domestic product increased by 4% according to raw data and by 4.1% according to seasonally and calendar-adjusted and...

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Egg Farmers Warn Price Cap Could Cause Shortage

Egg farmers "can't exclude" a supply shortage in the long term because of a price cap on eggs, the Hungarian...

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Are we now Seeing Peak Russia and Peak China?

The question contained in the title is perhaps a strange one to ask at a time when these two countries...

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Hungarian Employment Concerns Grow as Winter Approaches

With less than two months before the end of 2022, the expectations of both employers and employees reach rarely-seen depths....

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2023 Tax Changes: Fall Package Submitted

Though it modifies several tax provisions, the fall package does not bring fundamental changes. If adopted, the simplified tax administration...

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Is Hungary’s Inflation Rate Nearing a Turning Point?

As expected, the central bank left the base interest rate unchanged at its latest rate-setting meeting, noting that inflation is...

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30 Years of Business News That Works

Much to my surprise, our youngest child and only son turned 10 towards the end of October. I have long...

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Rate-setters Point to Impact of Food Prices on Inflation

Members of the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) agreed that food prices would be a driver...

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Most Hungarians Financially Insecure

According to a Datalyze survey, a high proportion of Hungarians feel dissatisfied with their financial situation and need to get...

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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...