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Czech Republic Manufacturing PMI Lowest Since May 2020

The Czech Republic's manufacturing sector deteriorated at the steepest pace in more than two years in September, as output and...

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Millennium Gardens Opens with Over 90% Occupancy of Phase I

The first phase of Millennium Gardens office building in Budapest, developed by TriGranit and funded by Revetas Capital, has opened...

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PMI Falls Under 50

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 49.6 points in September from 57.8 in August, the Hungarian Association of...

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Bulgaria’s Business Sentiment Brightens up in September

Bulgaria's business sentiment improved slightly in September after it deteriorated in August, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) in Sofia said...

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Dawn of a New Era: More Expensive Energy and Wages?

Psychologists say that the human brain suffers from dozens of different biases, perhaps one of the most important being “recency...

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ITR Names Andersen Tax Firm of the Year in Hungary Again

According to the prestigious International Tax Review, Andersen was again the best performing Hungarian tax advisor this year. For the...

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Inflation Keeps Breaking Records, But Still Seems Far From its Peak

Consumer prices in Hungary are rising at a nearly unprecedented pace, and, according to analysts, there is no turning point...

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Keep Being Curious

If you will forgive me the indulgence, it has been an unsettling couple of weeks. The death of Queen Elizabeth...

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Growth and Market Expansion at Sixt: Flexibility and Quick Reaction are Key

Before the pandemic, the dominant source of our income was generated by foreign leisure and business visitors. The customer portfolio...

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The New Age of Commerce is Approaching

Commerce is the field of hyper-evolution: new platforms appear regularly, creators who shape consumers’ habits rise and fall almost every...

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EBRD Sees Hungary GDP Growth Slowing to 1.5% in 2023

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary's economic growth will slow to 1.5% next year from 5%...

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Czech Economic Sentiment at 18-Month Low in September

The Czech economic confidence worsened further to reach its lowest level in one-and-a-half years, while consumer confidence showed a record...

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Hungarians Preparing for Difficult Heating Season

As winter approaches, it is increasingly apparent that the Hungarian population is consciously preparing for this year's heating season, according...

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Business Sentiment Up, Consumer Confidence Down in September

Economic research institute GKI's combined gauge of consumer and business confidence edged down to -14.5 points in September from -14.3...

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Economic Slowdown Requires Different Response Than Pandemic

Currently, the biggest challenge is mitigating the economic slowdown caused by the war, which requires reactions different from the responses...

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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...