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Impact of economic recovery on commercial property sector muted

The sustained effect of the pandemic on tourism, the rise in the number of people working remotely and the expansion...

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Czech economic confidence weakens in October

The Czech economic confidence weakened in October, survey results from the Prague-based Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on Monday....

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Close to 30% of businesses have no employees in Croatia

Close to 30% of companies in Croatia did not have any employees in 2020 when of 139,009 businesses, 41,595 (29.9%)...

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Average age of coronavirus patients declining

The average age of coronavirus patients is declining, and the phenomenon may be because fewer younger people have taken the...

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Consumer, business confidence reach 2-year high – GKI

Economic research institute GKI's combined gauge of consumer and business confidence reached 2.5 points in October, rising into positive territory...

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MKIK: Local business tax should be maintained

The current system of local business tax should be maintained next year according to the proposal of the Hungarian Chamber...

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Pressure increasing on CFOs – PwC survey

Domestic CFOs face rising expectations, with scarce resources for development projects, a survey by Big Four firm PwC reveals....

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Fiscal, monetary policy partnership needed to rein in CPI – Varga

Finance Minister Mihály Varga said monetary and fiscal policy "must work together" to bring inflation back to around 3%, addressing...

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Regional income disparities remain pronounced

Disparities between income levels in the developed and underdeveloped regions of Hungary remain high, state news wire MTI reports, citing...

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NIIP: Important but Seldom Used Metric

The Net International Investment Position (“NIIP”) is an ever-so-important, but ever-so-seldom used indicator of a country’s financial health, asLes Nemethy...

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Outsourced Knowledge Sharing: A Competitive Advantage for BSCs

A new online knowledge-sharing program, specific to the business services sector (BSS), is being launched this quarter. Targeting new joiners...

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Romania’s GDP growth slows in Q2

Romania's economic growth slowed slightly less than previously estimated in the second quarter, data published by Bucharest-based National Institute of...

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IMF raises Hungary 2021 GDP growth forecast to 7.6%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for GDP growth in Hungary this year to 7.6% in its latest...

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Czech industrial production drops in August

The Czech Republic's industrial production declined a working-day adjusted 1.4% year-on-year in August, after a 6.8% rise in July, figures...

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Kopint-Tárki raises 2021 GDP forecast to 6.8%

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki has raised its forecast for 2021 GDP growth to 6.8% from 5-5.5% in a projection released...

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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...