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Half of Hungarians believe green switchover a boon

Some 49% of Hungarians believe that the green switchover will be a source of economic growth, compared to 56% of...

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Business confidence stable in February, MNB index shows

A monthly gauge of confidence in the business sector compiled by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) showed sentiment was...

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How Might Invasion of Ukraine Impact Western Economies?

While the world is experiencing a humanitarian crisis and approaching Armageddon, some observers have focused on how much damage sanctions...

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Industry Outperforms Expectations, but war Overshadows Outlook

Although the performance of the Hungarian industry exceeded the boldest expectations in January, the pace of the growth can hardly...

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Editorial: When War News Goes Viral

I was struck the other day by a phrase used by a seasoned foreign correspondent: she described the war as...

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Your investment portfolio may need more diversification

The current situation and the still-high inflation necessitate the search for various ways of allocating one's financial resources so that...

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Cross-border Teleworking and Permanent Establishment Risks

If there is something we learned from the COVID pandemic, it is that many jobs that were previously considered as...

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Concept and Benefits of 1-stop-shop Service Providers

For the purposes of this article, one-stop-shops are firms that can provide their clients with accounting, tax, legal and related...

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Precondition of Sustainable Automation is Simplification

The almost four-year history of Real-time Invoice Reporting in Hungary shows that the potential for automating financial processes is enormous,...

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CEE still attractive for business despite talent deficiency, geopolitical situation

Cpl Poland, a personnel consulting and recruitment company has published the CEE Salary Guide 2022, which presents a list of...

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Inflation and Democracy: Warnings From History

According to macro analyst Octavio Costa, the United States (and, for that matter, most of the world) are facing three...

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On Tension and Taxation

The good news is that in the two weeks since our last edition, Europe has not slipped into a war,...

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PMI climbs to 53.2 in February

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.2 points in February from 50.9 in January, the Hungarian Association of...

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Slovakia economic confidence decreases in February

Slovakia's economic sentiment weakened in February, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Friday....

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Czech economic confidence strengthens in January

The Czech Republic's economic confidence increased in January, survey results from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Thursday....

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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...