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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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National Bank Maintains Base Rate at 6.5%, Economists Identify Potential for Pre-election Cuts

For many Hungarians, the biggest worry regarding the economy is inflation. Notwithstanding the annual increase in living costs of just...

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Hungarian Trailblazers Aren’t Waiting for the ESG Rulebook to be Written

Hungarian companies that have already committed to sustainability are largely keeping their ESG programs on schedule, despite ongoing changes in...

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K&H: 55% of Youth Have Savings, But Many Couldn’t Last 3 Months Without Income

The average monthly net income of young people in Hungary is HUF 252,000, and approximately 55% have some form of...

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In Praise of New Beginnings

Trite though it may sound to say the turning of the year offers the prospects of a different future, this...

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Hungarian Industry Hits 5-Year Low as Output Slumps in November 2025

Hungary’s industrial production fell sharply in November, recording the steepest monthly decline of the year and dropping to its lowest...

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OTP Analyst Puts Hungary’s 2026 GDP Growth at 2-2.5%

Hungary's GDP could grow by approximately 2-2.5% next year, OTP Bank's chief economist told journalists on Tuesday, according to a...

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Fragile Optimism in the Hungarian Economy

While the second reading of third-quarter GDP data reveals the precise reasons for the economy’s weakness, the development of industrial...

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Taking Stock and Looking Forward

Year-end is traditionally a time for stock taking and forward thinking, and although we are not exactly there yet, this...

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Hungarian Firms Embrace Digitalization but Struggle With Automation, Compliance

Hungarian companies recognize the importance of digitalization and automation in today’s business environment, yet actual implementation of advanced technologies remains...

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German Chamber Fall 2025 Business Climate Survey: No Quick Upswing

Companies in Hungary do not expect a notable economic recovery in the coming year, according to the latest survey by...

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Investments in Hungary Continue to Decline, but Rate is Slowing

For more than three years, investments have been declining in Hungary; however, the latest data suggests that the pace of...

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Editorial: In Hope of Hungarian Industrial Investment

Hungary continues to attract near record levels of FDI. At the start of this year, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency...

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Hungary PMI Climbs Higher in November

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 53.4 pts in November, climbing from 51.2 in October, the Hungarian Association...

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Századvég Consumer Confidence Index Rises in November

The consumer confidence index of Századvég rose by 1.8 to -10.7 points in November, the think tank said on Monday,...

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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...