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Digitization, Data Analysis Rising, Traditional Bookkeeping Declining

Automation and AI are reshaping accountancy, shifting the profession toward data analysis and advisory services while manual bookkeeping declines, and...

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8 Hungarian Firms Among FT’s Europe’s Fastest‑Growing

The Financial Times' latest list of Europe's 1000 fastest‑growing companies features eight Hungarian firms that achieved exceptional expansion between 2021...

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Hungary’s Central Bank Cuts Rates After 18 Months, Signals Cautious Path Ahead

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has lowered its benchmark rate to 6.25%, marking its first cut in a year...

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Hungary’s Economy Could Accelerate in 2026 but Iran Conflict Poses Risks, MBH Analysts Say

Hungary’s economic growth could accelerate in 2026 as external demand strengthens, supported by rising consumption and the launch of new...

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Taxation Market Talk: Goodbye ÁNYK, Hello Wealth Tax?

The Budapest Business Journal asked some of Hungary’s leading tax market experts what’s new, what might come following the election,...

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In a Year of Constant Change, Tax Could be Your Most Strategic Asset

András Módos, partner and head of tax and legal services at EY Hungary, explains how companies today are navigating a...

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Hungary PMI Climbs Over 50 Mark in February

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 51.3 points in February, rising from 50 in the previous month, the...

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Tax‑rise Expectations Decrease Among Hungarian SMEs

A new K&H SME Confidence Index survey shows that expectations of rising public charges have eased among Hungarian small- and...

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Editorial: In Praise of Hungary’s Land

Hungarians have always seemed to me to be a people with an unusually strong connection to the land. A few...

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Year-end Delivers an Unpleasant Surprise for Hungary’s Economy

Hungary’s economy ended the year on a weak note, as sluggish industrial output offset gains in services and construction, reinforcing...

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Middle-aged, Lower-income Hungarians Plan Their Spending Best, Survey Shows

Middle-aged Hungarians with average or below-average incomes are the most careful planners when it comes to managing their finances, according...

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Hays: Workers’ Pessimism at 72.5%

Hungarian workers' pessimism about macroeconomic outlook and job opportunities for the next 2–5 years has deepened, with 72.5% rating themselves...

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Vera Mérő: Activist and Alleged ‘Bloody Feminist’ on her Fight for Gender Equality

Vera Mérő has gained fame in Hungary as a crusader supporting victims of sexual abuse, but she advises a soft,...

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Wolt and Hungarian Food Bank Partner to Reduce Meal Waste

During the last decade, food waste has become one of the most debated issues in modern societies. The Hungarian Food...

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Editorial: In Praise of Pathfinding Operations

Whatever the upcoming April general election is won or lost on, it is unlikely to be the strength of the...

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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...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...