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PMI edges down to 52.2 in November

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached 52.2 points in November, edging down from 52.9 in October, the Hungarian Association...

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German Businesses Optimistic, Albeit With Some Concerns

Members of the German-Hungarian Chamber for Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) are, by and large, over the economic shock caused by...

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Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rises

The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was 59.1 points in November, a 0.7-point increase on a month-on-month basis, according to Erste's...

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Slowing Expansion Moderates Growth Forecasts

The bigger-than-expected slowdown in Hungary’s economic growth in the third quarter has led analysts to lower their annual forecasts; however,...

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40 Sleeps Till Christmas

I don’t want to worry you, but we passed a landmark on Monday of this week: 40 sleeps till Christmas,...

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Czech economic confidence weakens in November

The Czech economic confidence decreased marginally in November, survey results from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Wednesday....

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Preparations underway for 5 SSC projects in Hungary

Preparations are underway for five shared services center (SSC) projects in Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó...

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Slovenia consumer morale down in November

Slovenia's consumer confidence indicator went down by a monthly 2 percentage points (pps) in November, after decreasing by 4 pps...

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20% rise in property investment value expected

A yearend pickup is expected to lift the value of property investment in Hungary to HUF 1.2 billion-1.3 bln this...

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CEE real estate investment volumes set to match 2020 levels

Despite the ongoing disruption of the pandemic, investment volumes for the first three quarters of 2021, totaling EUR 7.3 billion,...

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Business sentiment returns to pre-crisis levels – chamber survey

The business confidence index of the Economic Research Institute (GVI) of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) rose...

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Business confidence improves, consumer sentiment worsens

Business confidence improved as sentiment among households worsened in November, state news wire MTI reports citing a monthly survey by...

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Young people start career demanding higher wages

The wage demands of young people starting their careers are slightly above the real data, at an average of HUF...

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Mazars: status of British citizens will change next year

Brexit means that the EEA Citizenship Registration Certificates issued to citizens of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will expire on...

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Monetary Tightening Will be Transitory. Inflation is Here to Stay.

Monetary policy over the past few years has been the most accommodative in the history of financial markets. The U.S....

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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...