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Fiscal Council issues opinion on 2023 budget draft

The Fiscal Council issued an opinion on the government's 2023 budget draft on Friday, according to a report by state...

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Slovenian economy continues to expand solidly

Slovenia's gross domestic product (GDP) advanced by 9.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022, following a 10.4% growth in...

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CIB puts 2022 GDP growth at 4-5%

Hungary's economy could expand by 4-5% this year, CIB Bank chief analyst Mariann Trippon said at a press conference on...

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Slovak consumer morale declines in May

The consumer confidence indicator in Slovakia fell by 1.5 points to a one-year low of -33.3 in May, as concerns...

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PMI falls to 51.5 in May

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 51.5 points in May from 58.9 in April, the Hungarian Association of...

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Hungarians keep savings in current accounts despite inflation

Compared to last year, the number of savings held in a current account without a deposit has increased, according to...

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Domestic labor migration accelerated

Four out of ten employees could resign within a year, most of them switching to a higher-paying job, according to...

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Where are U.S. Markets now, and Where are They Heading?

Corporate finance columnist Les Nemethy examines the chances of the Fed pulling off a “soft-landing” as it tries to balance...

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1st Quarter Performance Stands out, but Slowdown is Likely

Exceeding analysts’ expectations, the Hungarian industry grew by an unadjusted 8.2% on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of...

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Editorial: Hungary Gets on its Bike in Ride to the Top

We were recalling in the editorial office that old Hungarian joke about Kádár-era delays in the command economy....

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Czech economic confidence improves in May

The Czech Republic's economic confidence improved in May, while consumer confidence decreased to the lowest in a decade, survey results...

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Household income improved in Q1

The income situation of the Hungarian population improved in the first quarter, as the income of an average household amounted...

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Business, consumer confidence slip in May

Economic research institute GKI's combined monthly gauge of business and consumer confidence fell to -2.6 points in May from +2.6...

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Varga: Q1 growth demonstrates ability ‘to withstand crisis’

Minister of Finance Mihály Varga said the Q1 growth rate shows the Hungarian economy remains "able to withstand crisis," in...

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Bulgaria’s household spending rise outpaces income growth in Q1

The average household expenditure per capita in Bulgaria rose by 13.3% on the year in the first quarter of 2022,...

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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...