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Domestic SMEs expect 11% increase in sales revenue

Domestic SMEs expect an average 11% increase in sales revenue and a 6% increase in profit in the year ahead,...

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2021 GDP growth could be around 7% – PM economy advisor

Hungary's full-year economic growth could be "around 7%" in 2021, Márton Nagy, the prime minister's advisor on economic policy, said...

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Third of Estonian startups set up by e-residents

Nearly one-third of Estonian startups have been founded by e-residents, an analysis from Startup Estonia, the engine of startup promotion...

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Nearly half of Polish event companies in bad shape, report

The financial status of close to 50% of Polish event management companies has deteriorated during the pandemic with the popularity...

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Age of leaving parental household slightly above EU avg

In Hungary, the average age of people leaving the parental household stood at 27.4 years in 2020, slightly above the...

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Business sentiment improves, GVI survey shows

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

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Bulgaria consumer confidence improves in Q3

Bulgaria's consumer confidence index increased by 3.5 percentage points (pp) in July compared to the reading recorded three months earlier,...

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The Impact of COVID on FDI Flows in CEE

Foreign Direct Investment has an enormous impact on the economic performance of developing economies. Les Nemethy and François Lesegretain look...

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Bland Title Belies Thought-Provoking, if Depressingly Ominous, Contents

Tsuneo Morita’s recently published book has received next to no public acclaim: it should be compulsory reading for students of...

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Is the Period of low Inflation Confined to History?

In an exclusive “think piece” for the Budapest Business Journal, Elliott Auckland, chief economist for the Budapest-based International Investment Bank,...

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Dog Days, Cucumbers, and Summer Holidays

We are not yet in August, but already it feels like the dog days of summer. It’s not just the...

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ING: Industrial production data shows mixed picture

According to ING’s chief economist Péter Virovácz, the June data on industrial production published by the Central Statistical Office on...

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17% of homeowners plan renovations this year

Around 17% of Hungarian homeowners plan renovations over the coming year, according to a representative survey by economic research company...

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Reforms to raise productivity would strengthen recovery – OECD

Hungary's economy is emerging from the crisis caused by COVID-19, yet sustaining the country's robust pre-pandemic levels of growth will...

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More Romanians at poverty risk since the COVID pandemic

The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the poor categories has been moderated by the unprecedented response of European Union...

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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...