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Hungarian Bankholding expects inflation to hit 11.7% this year

Inflation is set to reach 11.7% in 2022, due to the weakening forint, tax increases, and higher-than-average consumer energy bills,...

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Scope Ratings affirms AutoWallis’ credit rating

Leading European credit rating agency Scope Ratings has affirmed AutoWallis’s “B+” credit rating score. The independent institute also gave the...

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Inflation forces 45% of Hungarian to save on basic items, food

Some 45% of Hungarians have already been forced to give up some basic food and household goods due to price...

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The tax alternatives after the KATA changes

The most popular form of taxation for small entrepreneurs and businesses will fundamentally change from September 1, after the government...

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EC raises Hungary 2022 GDP growth forecast to 5.2%

The European Commission raised its projection for Hungary's GDP growth this year to 5.2% in a summer forecast published on...

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New KATA law likely forcing 85% dropout rate

According to initial expectations, as a result of the amendments to the law on the itemized tax (KATA), effective from...

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Data-driven, comprehensive, proactive – the future of the back-office

Digital transformation, the appreciation of sustainability, and the increasing demand of organizations for the contribution of service centers to business...

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Is the U.S. Fed Playing With the Wrong Levers?

Many economists believe that the U.S. Federal Reserve has a pretty abysmal track record in forecasting inflation during recent years....

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Bold Move by Central Bank Surprises Markets

The twin threats of sky-high inflation and a record-weak forint have forced the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) to change...

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Ready to Welcome Back the Tourist Forint

Tourism is a sector the contributions of which are easy to overlook. Think of the most significant growth drivers, and...

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Growth plans and inflation uncertainty in European companies

More than 70% of Hungarian business leaders expect payment problems to increase due to rising inflation and interest rate hikes....

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Romania PPI inflation eases further in May

Romania's producer price inflation eased for the second straight month in May, though it remained high overall, data from the...

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PMI rises to 57 in June

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 57 points in June from 51.9 in May, the Hungarian Association of...

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Slovakia economic sentiment weakens in June

Slovakia's economic sentiment worsened for the first time in four months in June, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (CZSO)...

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GKI raises 2022 GDP growth forecast

Economic research institute GKI has raised its forecast for Hungary's GDP growth this year to 3.5-4% from 2.5-3% in a...

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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...