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Recession Seems Inevitable, Experts Warn

A recession of the Hungarian economy seems inevitable, while there is a danger that inflation will become embedded at a...

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Hungarians Fear Pension Won’t Cover Living Costs

Among the Hungarian adult population, the proportion of those who consider self-care important has increased significantly....

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Is the World Heading Towards a ‘Polycrisis?’

Corporate finance columnist Les Nemethy takes a high-level view of the potential drivers of a “polycrisis” and how individual countries...

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‘Winter is Coming:’ Economy Faces Tough and Uncertain Period, Equilor Warns

Turbulent months are ahead for the capital markets and the Hungarian economy, according to Equilor Investment, something an agreement on...

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Central Bank Ends Rate Hike Cycle but Deploys Other Tools

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has decided to end its most extended rate hiking cycle but says strict monetary...

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Editorial: Energy Realities Nipping at the Nose

Energy is the new black, the thing everyone wants, only cheaper. It is also the only thing about which anyone...

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Using Euro for Business Transactions in Hungary

With rising inflation and and the weakening of the forint, the possibility of using the euro in the Hungarian economy...

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Poland Spends EUR 8.4 bln to Support Refugees from Ukraine in 2022, OECD

The cost of maintaining refugees from Ukraine in 2022 in Poland is estimated at EUR 8.36 billion, the highest among...

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Egg Prices Rise in Tandem With Input Costs

Consumer egg prices in Hungary have risen 37%-39% this year, "nearly exactly as much" as the price of electricity, gas...

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IMF Raises 2022 GDP Growth Forecast for Hungary

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for Hungary's GDP growth this year to 5.7% in its latest World...

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Household Inflation Expectations Continue to Rise

Inflation expectations among households continued to rise in September, which is not surprising because companies have started incorporating special taxes...

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Atradius Expects Economy to Shrink Next Year

In its fall analysis, credit insurance company Atradius says it expects the domestic economy to shrink in 2023, according to...

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ESG: Local Steps in a Global Megatrend

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is one of the best-known acronyms in financial and economic life....

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Poles Save on Education as Inflation Puts Pressure, Report

Rising inflation hit students' pockets too. Some are forced to quit their studies, others choose smaller local universities to save...

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Romania PPI Inflation Rises Further in August

Romania's producer price inflation accelerated for the third straight month in August, data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS)...

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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...