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KSH: industrial producer prices in November 2025 were on average 2.7 percent lower than a year earlier and 0.3 percent lower than the previous month’s prices

In November 2025, industrial producer prices were on average 2.7 percent lower than a year earlier. Domestic sales prices fell by 1.8 percent and export sales prices by 3.1 percent...

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Fidelity Kitekintés 2026: Ne becsüljük alá az inflációt!

There are several big decisions to be made in the period ahead. The appointment of the next Fed chairman and the US midterm elections will be key. Meanwhile, Asian exporters...

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Company Trend 2025 – domestic businesses under strong pressure, in a negative trend

The main driver of the decline in the number of companies was not closures, but the lack of new entrants. The number of partnerships has been declining for the third...

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KSH: the GDP-proportionate deficit was 4.2 percent in the third quarter of 2025, and 1.9 percent in the first three quarters in total

The government sector’s deficit in the third quarter was 909 billion forints, 4.2 percent of GDP. The balance is 95 billion forints, or 0.2 percentage points, worse than a year...

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KSH: the foreign trade deficit in goods was 121 million euros in November

In November, the goods trade deficit was 121 million euros, the volume of exports was 8.6 percent lower, and that of imports was 3.8 percent higher than in the same...

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Akcenta: The Hungarian economy returned to growth in 2025, risk management will come to the fore in 2026

In 2025, the Hungarian economy gradually recovered from the previous slowdown: the GDP growth rate approached 2 percent, while inflation decreased to a range of 3.5–4.5 percent, according to a...

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AI-based automation: labor market restructuring accelerated

The effects of AI on the labor market are no longer theoretical scenarios: tens of thousands of observable jobs have been lost worldwide in recent months, while companies are increasingly...

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Sovereignty Protection Office: According to the public, there is no place for foreign majority ownership in strategic sectors

According to the Hungarian population, there is no place for foreign majority ownership in strategic sectors – the Office for the Protection of Sovereignty (SZH) announced in a statement sent...

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NGM: The minimum wage will increase by 11 percent in 2026, and the guaranteed minimum wage by 7 percent

As of January 1, the minimum wage has increased by 11 percent, the guaranteed minimum wage by 7 percent, and the amount of numerous social benefits will also increase in...

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Crisis-Resistant Company in 2026: Why AI is the Best Insurance Against Political Cycles?

When a corporate executive or utility director looks at his calendar at the beginning of 2026, he knows for sure that the months ahead will not be about calm construction....

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Hungary’s economy in 2025: recovery from slowdown, weaker forint and the increasing importance of corporate strategic decisions 2026 will be a test of resilience

The year 2025 confirmed that the Hungarian economy is gradually recovering from a period of deep slowdown caused by record high inflation, tight monetary policy and a weaker European economic...

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Large companies expect easing inflationary pressures and decreasing public burdens

According to the third quarter research data of the K&H Large Company Growth Index, large companies are feeling easing inflationary pressure, and the number of companies for which the change...

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The GKI business climate index closed 2025 at a one and a half year high

According to a survey by GKI Economic Research Ltd. – conducted with the support of the EU – the business sector and consumer outlook improved significantly in December compared to...

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KSH: industrial production decreased by 2.7 percent in October compared to the same period of the previous year, and increased by 0.5 percent compared to the previous month

In October 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 2.7 percent compared to a year earlier. The index adjusted for working day effects is the same as the unadjusted...

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Ministry of Agriculture supports the food industry’s adaptation to new challenges

Global climate change affects all areas of food production, and has an impact on the natural environment and the economy. By reviewing the entire food system, every step of the...

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Companies are getting tired, individual entrepreneurs are getting stronger – October company trend in light of the new tax package

According to the October company trend, partnerships are still under pressure, while there is a recovery among sole proprietorships. The newly adopted 11-point tax and administration reduction package modifies several...

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Hungarian exports are gaining new momentum: medium-sized companies are increasingly managing exchange rate risk and opening up to new markets

Hungarian exports continue to strengthen, with medium-sized enterprises playing an increasingly important role. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) already account for more than half of Hungarian exports, available data...

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Márton Nagy: fiscal policy will play a greater role in economic recovery

Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy spoke at his annual hearing on Monday in the Budget Committee of the Parliament: the war environment and the weakness of the German economy...

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Coface: After this year’s weak growth, acceleration may come, but the Hungarian economy is vulnerable

The Hungarian economy may gradually accelerate after this year’s weak performance. After the 0.5 percent expansion expected in 2025, a 2 percent GDP growth can be expected in 2026, according...

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NGM: Moody’s continues to recommend Hungary for investment

Moody’s has once again confirmed Hungary’s Baa2 sovereign debt rating, so the credit rating agency, like Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings, continues to recommend our country for investment –...

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Therapeutic cuteness or “crisis plush” – Labubu is the “little man’s Hermès bag”

My daughter is almost 11 years old and now, sitting on the crest of her 3rd or 4th “plush wave” with her, I wonder why these toy fads that appear...

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Márton Nagy: the government expects 2-3 percent growth next year

The new central pillars of the government’s economic policy are the 3 percent loan programs, the continuous tax cuts and the reconstruction of the 14th month pension, with which GDP...

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After three months of increase, the GKI Business Index corrected back in November

According to a survey by GKI Economic Research Ltd. – conducted with the support of the EU – the business sector’s outlook barely changed in November, while consumers expressed slightly...

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The forint may remain relatively strong, even permanently

After this year’s 0.2 percent, the Hungarian economy could expand by 2 percent next year. The possible elimination of the margin stop could temporarily increase the rate of currency depreciation,...

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OECD GDP growth slows in third quarter

The economies of the member states of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) grew by 0.2 percent in the third quarter of this year compared to the previous...

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Akcenta’s commentary on the MNB’s decision

Today’s decision by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) to leave the key interest rates unchanged – the base rate at 6.50%, the overnight deposit rate at 5.50%, and the overnight...

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KSH: in September, the gross average salary was 687,100 forints, 9.5 percent higher than a year earlier

In September 2025, the average gross salary of full-time employees was 687,100 forints, and the average net salary was 475,100 forints. The average gross salary was 9.5, the average net...

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Hungarian SMEs would consider a 5% minimum wage increase acceptable in 2026

The government has planned a 13% minimum wage increase and a 10% guaranteed minimum wage increase for 2026. This is because in 2024, employer and employee interest organizations and the...

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We spend record amounts during Black Friday sales, wage transparency is more than compliance

Unlike previous years, Black Friday no longer consists of just one day in November, but consumers are bombarded with a series of promotions lasting several days or weeks. However, only...

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Economic expectations in Germany deteriorated slightly, while the eurozone economic sentiment index rose in November

In November, the ZEW economic sentiment index for Germany deteriorated slightly, while the sentiment indicator reflecting economic expectations in the euro area improved compared to the previous month. The ZEW...

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