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PwC Looks Back and Ahead at CEO Survey Anniversary

Hungary’s CEOs show record levels of optimism for the immediate future, but there are still some familiar concerns, a few...

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Promise of Summer a Step Nearer

We have been told that “our summer will be sunny and happy” by no less a person than Prime Minister...

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Consumer confidence improves in April – GKI

Economic research institute GKI's gauge of consumer confidence rose to -24.5 points in April from -32.6 points in the previous...

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Colliers releases 1st Global Impact Report

Leading diversified professional services and investment management company, Colliers, published its first annual Global Impact Report, highlighting its commitment to...

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K&H survey: SMEs increasingly optimistic

Despite the pandemic, small- and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly optimistic about the next year, K&H said, citing its first-quarter research,...

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Vast majority of Hungarians worried about climate change

According to research by ALTEO, 87% of Hungarians are worried about climate change. Respondents identified deforestation, climate change, and air...

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Artificial Intelligence a key Sector for the Domestic Economy

In the competition for Artificial Intelligence innovation, the United States is currently at the forefront of research funding, equipment, and...

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Kopint-Tárki raises economic growth forecast up to 4.5%

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki said it raised its forecast for Hungary's economic growth in 2021 to 4.5% from its earlier...

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IMF raises GDP growth forecast for Poland in 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Poland in 2021 to 3.5% from 2.7% and...

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IMF raises GDP forecast for Hungary to 4.3%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for GDP growth in Hungary this year to 4.3% in its latest...

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Courier recruitment up during epidemic, programmers still sought after

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic, most people in Budapest have applied as couriers, cleaners or shop assistants, while...

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How is M&A Holding up Under COVID?

Les Nemethy and Francois Lesegretain investigate how the Central and Eastern European mergers and acquisition market is coping with doing...

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Stagnation is Death

Life in the time of coronavirus feels positively medieval in some respects. A pandemic that comes seemingly out of nowhere,...

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Slovakia economic sentiment improves in March

Slovakia's economic sentiment improved in March, data from the Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Tuesday....

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PMI still a little under 50 in March

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) edged down to 48.7 points in March from 49 in February, when it slipped...

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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...