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Inflation Holds Steady at 4.3% in September as Food and Energy Costs Remain Key Drivers

Consumer prices in Hungary were 4.3% higher in September 2025 than in the same month a year earlier, according to...

Analysis

Chamber of Commerce Corner, October 3, 2025

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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Hungary PMI Rises Over 50 Mark in September

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 51.5 points in Sept., up from 49.1 in the August, the Hungarian...

Figures

Inflation Holds Steady at 4.3% in September as Food and Energy Costs Remain Key Drivers

Consumer prices in Hungary were 4.3% higher in September 2025 than in the same month a year earlier, according to...

Analysis

Chamber of Commerce Corner, October 3, 2025

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

Figures

Hungary PMI Rises Over 50 Mark in September

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 51.5 points in Sept., up from 49.1 in the August, the Hungarian...

Inflation Holds Steady at 4.3% in September as Food and Energy Costs Remain Key Drivers

Consumer prices in Hungary were 4.3% higher in September 2025 than in the same month a year earlier, according to...

No More Guesswork – Job Applicants to Know Expected Pay Before the Interview

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is poised to reshape corporate pay practices. While Hungary’s implementing legislation is still pending, the...

Loan Limits Raised, Terms Eased for Széchenyi Microcredit Max+

The Ministry for National Economy has increased the maximum loan amount under the Széchenyi Microcredit Max+ program and eased financing...

Chamber of Commerce Corner, October 3, 2025

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

Hungary PMI Rises Over 50 Mark in September

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 51.5 points in Sept., up from 49.1 in the August, the Hungarian...

Births Down, Deaths Down Sharply Year-on-year in August

Hungary saw fewer births, deaths, and marriages in August 2025 compared to a year earlier, according to preliminary data published...

Double-digit Minimum Wage Increases ‘Possible’ – Minister

National Economy Ministry Márton Nagy said there was "little chance" for the minimum wage to be raised 13% in 2026,...

EBRD Cuts 2025, 2026 GDP Forecasts for Hungary

Hungary's GDP is projected to grow by 0.5% in 2025 and 2% in 2026, according to the latest Regional Economic...

Editorial: In Praise of Doctors and Data

Our Special Report inside this issue is dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, hence the in-depth interviews with the country president...

Analysts Cautiously Optimistic About Industry Following July Data

It appears that the Hungarian industry finally began to pick up in mid-summer, as the latest data shows a significant...

NAV Uncovers 500 Tax Fraud Cases Around Lakes Balaton, Velence

The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) conducted more than 2,500 inspections between Jun. 10-Aug. 31 at Lake Balaton and...

Gen Gov’t Deficit Reaches Nearly HUF 3.026 tln at End-August

Hungary's general government deficit reached almost HUF 3,026 trillion at the end of August, 63.4% of the full-year target, the...

Hungary’s Average Wages Rise 9% in July, Outpacing Inflation

Average gross monthly earnings in Hungary rose 9% in July from a year earlier, reaching HUF 693,700, the Central Statistical...

Employers Press for Renegotiation of Wage Agreement

Employers want to renegotiate a three-year agreement that would raise the minimum wage by 13% next year, while unions advocate...

Nearly 40% of Playgrounds Fail Safety Checks, NKFH Says

Gov't agencies inspected 1,907 pieces of playground equipment at 281 playgrounds this year under the oversight of the NKFH, which...