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Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

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EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

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MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

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Editorial: In Wonder at how Quickly Tempus can Fugit

Forgive me, if you will, a small indulgence. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, somewhat to my surprise, I celebrated 10 years...

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MNB Continues Rate Cuts as Inflation Slumps, but Risks Keep Decision-makers Cautious

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) continued its easing cycle on Aug. 25 with a widely expected 25-basis-point interest-rate cut,...

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Hungary Investment Volume Falls 9.1% in Q2 2026

The volume of investments in Hungary fell by approximately 9.1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to raw...

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Job Markets in the Era of AI: The Most Wanted Professionals in Europe in 2026

According to the latest research published by Bulgaria-based BestBrokers.com, Hungary recorded the second-largest absolute decline in employment between Q1 2025...

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Editorial: In Praise of Constructive Consultation

As the summer holidays approach, there are few signs that the Tisza government is losing popularity. It seems that, at...

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MNB Cuts Rate to 5.75%, but Middle East Conflict Clouds Further Easing

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) delivered another 25-basis-point rate cut this month, bringing the benchmark...

Analysis

Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

Analysis

EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

Analysis

MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

Analysis

Editorial: In Wonder at how Quickly Tempus can Fugit

Forgive me, if you will, a small indulgence. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, somewhat to my surprise, I celebrated 10 years...

Analysis

MNB Continues Rate Cuts as Inflation Slumps, but Risks Keep Decision-makers Cautious

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) continued its easing cycle on Aug. 25 with a widely expected 25-basis-point interest-rate cut,...

Analysis

Hungary Investment Volume Falls 9.1% in Q2 2026

The volume of investments in Hungary fell by approximately 9.1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to raw...

Analysis

Job Markets in the Era of AI: The Most Wanted Professionals in Europe in 2026

According to the latest research published by Bulgaria-based BestBrokers.com, Hungary recorded the second-largest absolute decline in employment between Q1 2025...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Constructive Consultation

As the summer holidays approach, there are few signs that the Tisza government is losing popularity. It seems that, at...

Analysis

MNB Cuts Rate to 5.75%, but Middle East Conflict Clouds Further Easing

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) delivered another 25-basis-point rate cut this month, bringing the benchmark...

TI Hungary: Private Equity Funds Still Opaque Despite Stricter Rules

Transparency International Hungary found that despite tighter regulations, ownership of Hungarian private equity funds remains opaque, with major gaps in...

Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

Hungary Could Adopt Euro in 2033 at Earliest, Equilor Says

Hungary could adopt the euro in 2033 at the earliest, with high public debt and a substantial budget deficit posing...

EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

Editorial: In Wonder at how Quickly Tempus can Fugit

Forgive me, if you will, a small indulgence. On Tuesday, Sep. 1, somewhat to my surprise, I celebrated 10 years...

MNB Continues Rate Cuts as Inflation Slumps, but Risks Keep Decision-makers Cautious

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) continued its easing cycle on Aug. 25 with a widely expected 25-basis-point interest-rate cut,...

AI Could Help Companies Spot Next Crisis Earlier, EY Says

AI could help companies identify early warning signs of geopolitical conflicts, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions, although most businesses are...

Average Back-to-School Spending Tops HUF 100,000 per Hungarian Household, PwC Says

Back-to-school spending remains one of the largest annual expenses for Hungarian families, with the average household budgeting HUF 107,539 for...

Hungary Investment Volume Falls 9.1% in Q2 2026

The volume of investments in Hungary fell by approximately 9.1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to raw...

Job Markets in the Era of AI: The Most Wanted Professionals in Europe in 2026

According to the latest research published by Bulgaria-based BestBrokers.com, Hungary recorded the second-largest absolute decline in employment between Q1 2025...

Nearly One-Third of Hungarians Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Survey Finds

Nearly one-third of Hungarians have no money left at the end of the month, while more than half have only...

Editorial: In Praise of Constructive Consultation

As the summer holidays approach, there are few signs that the Tisza government is losing popularity. It seems that, at...

MNB Cuts Rate to 5.75%, but Middle East Conflict Clouds Further Easing

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) delivered another 25-basis-point rate cut this month, bringing the benchmark...

Hungary’s Manufacturing PMI Eases to 51.4 in July 2026

Hungary’s seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 51.4 in July from 51.6 in June, indicating continued but slower expansion...