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Purchasing power of minimum wage workers among lowest in EU

Despite an over 19% increase in the minimum wage from January 1, the purchasing power of minimum wage earners in...

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PMI falls close to 50 threshold in January

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 50.7 points in January from 65.5 in December, the Hungarian Association of...

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Slovakia economic confidence improves in January

Slovakia's economic sentiment index increased to 98.2 in January from 94.8 in December, the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) in Bratislava...

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2022: Reading the tea Leaves for the Year Ahead

What will 2022 hold in store for Hungary? Well, an election is certain in the spring and promises to be...

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2022 Wish List: Support Underground Musicians, Find More Grace and Rediscover Country Life

As is now tradition, the Budapest Business Journal has asked a wide variety of folk in business and services around...

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Hungary’s GDP drop in 2020 slightly better than OECD total rate

According to an analysis by Compare the Market, Hungary's rate of GDP decrease in the first year of the coronavirus...

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Equilor analysts forecast 4.5% GDP growth for 2022

Analysts of Equilor Investment expect Hungary's GDP growth to reach 4.5% in 2022, senior analyst Zoltán Varga said on Wednesday,...

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SME sector investment activity continues to grow

Almost half of the larger companies have made significant investments worth at least HUF 10 million in the last two...

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Business, consumer sentiment improve in January

Sentiment among both businesses and consumers improved in January, state news wire MTI reports, citing the latest gauge of confidence...

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The Importance of Capital Allocation

In his experience, Les Nemethy says most owners, CEO’s and boards of companies are highly concerned with improving operations but...

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Takarékbank lowers 2021 GDP growth forecast to 6.9%

Analysts of Takarékbank and Magyar Bankholding lowered their forecast for GDP growth in 2021 to 6.9% from 8%, the lender...

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New Year Kicks off With a Positive Economic Surprise

Despite some declines in the two main segments of Hungarian industry, the November performance of the sector exceeded analysts’ expectations,...

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Editorial: Raising a Glass to the Year Ahead

This being our first issue of 2022, it is only fitting that we have dedicated this publication to looking forward...

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Polish companies confirm better access to financing in 2021

The percentage of Polish investing companies has not changed since 2020. In 2021, on the other hand, entrepreneurs were more...

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Raiffeisen predicts 4.5% GDP growth for 2022

Hungary's GDP growth is expected to reach 4.5% this year, Raiffeisen Bank analysts said on Wednesday at an online press...

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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...