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PE and VC funds build companies in CEE

CEE is a region of dynamic growth where companies from private equity funds have a positive impact on the economy...

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WFH or not, Office Equipment Remains Crucial

While it is still early to make long-term predictions on what direction the office equipment market will take in the...

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EC projects 4% GDP growth in Hungary in 2021

The European Commission projects Hungary's GDP will grow 4% this year in a winter economic forecast published on Thursday....

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HOA: Most business service centers are planning a new service in Hungary

According to a survey presented at the Hungarian Service and Outsourcing Association (HOA) online conference, 71% of business service centers...

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Bulgaria’s consumer confidence improves in January

Bulgaria's consumer confidence index increased by 4.1 percentage points in January compared to the reading recorded three months earlier, mainly...

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53% of finance executives expect 1.5% GDP growth this year

About 53% of local company finance executives expect Hungary's economy will grow by no more than 1.5% this year, according...

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Corporate Finance: Why you Should pay Attention to 10Y Treasuries Going Up

Corporate finance columnist Les Nemethy looks at why investors need to take heed of rising treasury rates. Even if you...

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COVID Does not Halt Growth of Asian FDI in Hungary

Despite the undeniable economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic (in its latest report, the World Bank estimates Hungary’s GPD will...

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Monetary Conditions Remain in Place, no Tightening on the Horizon

The National Bank of Hungary left monetary conditions unchanged at its latest rate-setting meeting on January 26. The move was...

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55% of Hungarian companies at pre-crisis capacity by October

Only 55% of Hungarian companies had reached or exceeded their pre-crisis capacity utilization level by October last year, while 45%...

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Most SSCs in Hungary plan expansion

About 77% of shared service centers (SSCs) in Hungary plan to expand in future, survey results presented at a conference...

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Only 37% of companies ready to implement digital projects – report

Provider of an integration platform and APIs, Salesforce MuleSoft, presented the conclusions of The State of Business and IT Innovation...

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PMI continues to climb in January

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 54.9 points in January, climbing from 51.6 points in the previous month,...

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Vaccine Rollout key to Rate of Recovery

Following the deep lows the global and Hungarian economies experienced last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2021 will see...

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COVID Helps Insurance M&A, Hurts Banking Mergers in CEE

Mergers and acquisitions activity and competitiveness in the Central and Eastern European insurance market appears to have remained undimmed in...

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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...