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Hungary is at the bottom of the EU rankings in terms of financial satisfaction
According to Eurostat data for 2022, Hungary remains in the bottom third of the European Union in terms of financial satisfaction. Hungarians rated their financial situation on average 5.9 points...
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Eurozone economic activity unexpectedly rose to a yearly high in August
The eurozone private sector unexpectedly improved in August, showing its strongest performance in more than a year, driven by the first expansion in manufacturing activity in more than three years,...
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Szallas.hu: the number of reservations for August 20 and the days following the holiday has increased significantly
The number of accommodation reservations for arrivals on August 20 increased by 58 percent compared to the previous Wednesday, and data from Szallas.hu also shows that many people are extending...
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Industrial producer prices in Germany fell in July
In Germany, industrial producer prices fell more sharply than analysts had expected in July compared to the previous year, according to a report by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis,...
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New momentum in start-ups, but the decline in the number of companies has not stopped yet
A new wave of company formations hit the business sector in July, yet the long-term decline continues. Consumption is strengthening, but the weakness of the production sectors is hindering recovery....
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Inflation in Slovakia rose to record levels in July
In Slovakia, annual inflation was 4.4 percent in July, the highest rate of price increase in the past 19 months, according to data released by the Statistical Office (SÚSR) on...
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KSH: industrial production decreased by 4.9 percent in June compared to the same period of the previous year and by 1.2 percent compared to May
In June 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 4.9 percent compared to a year earlier. The index adjusted for working days is the same as the unadjusted one....
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MBH quick analysis: Industry performance remains subdued
Industry continues to deliver weak figures: in June, industrial production volume was 4.9% below the level of a year earlier. Based on seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was...
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Fidelity survey: Investors defy general uncertainty
With the restructuring of global systems, investors must navigate an environment where traditional assumptions – including those related to government policy, interest rates, and market stability – are becoming increasingly...
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Boycott of American brands begins in India over Trump tariffs
A boycott movement against American brands is gaining momentum in India in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures. The former president imposed a 50 percent tariff on...
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A new era may begin in domestic apricot production
Hungarian apricot orchards suffered severe damage this year due to spring frosts: in most of the growing areas, 70–95 percent of the crop was destroyed, Ákos Mendel, a scientific associate...
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Chinese inflation surprises – consumer prices stagnate in July
Consumer prices in China remained flat in July, the country’s statistics office said over the weekend, instead of the minimal increase expected by analysts. Experts had expected an annual increase...
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ZEW: economic sentiment in Germany deteriorated significantly in August
The ZEW economic sentiment index for Germany deteriorated more significantly than analysts had expected, according to data published on the institute’s website on Tuesday. The ZEW economic sentiment index for...
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The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported better-than-expected GDP data
In Q2 2025, Hungary’s GDP figures published by the HCSO exceeded preliminary expectations: the raw year-on-year growth rate was 0.1%, seasonally and calendar-adjusted 0.2%, while the quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted growth...
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The Ministry of National Economy links economic growth to peace
As long as the war lasts, this growth rate is realistic, if there is peace, growth will accelerate. The sooner there is peace, the faster the growth rate of the...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: Hungarian economy shows faint signs of life
In the second quarter, GDP grew by 0.2 percent year-on-year based on seasonally and calendar-adjusted and balanced indicators. The economy’s performance expanded by 0.4 percent compared to the first quarter....
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Provident: A growing number of Hungarians are finding it challenging to survive on their income
An increasing number of Hungarians are facing a challenge to survive on their income, 27 percent of the population is not able to save at all, this trend is getting...
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Századvég: the population’s assessment of their own financial situation improved in July
Hungarian households reported improved perceptions of their own financial situation, and businesses experienced a more favorable business environment – according to Századvég Economic Research Institute’s July survey, released on Tuesday...
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Companies are recruiting more cautiously now than they planned at the beginning of the year
The average number of applicants remains particularly high in the Hungarian labor market, but in the second quarter of 2025, the overall number of applicants decreased by 2.6% compared to...
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The GKI business climate index decreased slightly in July
According to a survey by GKI Economic Research Ltd. – supported by the EU – consumers’ outlook did not change in July compared to June, but the business sector became...
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At a suffocating pace: the corporate world is still shrinking, but the decline is slowing
The number of domestic companies continues to decline, but the pace of decline is slowing. Based on company trends in the first half of 2025, the desire to found companies...
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Sándor Czomba: the purchasing power of salaries has been continuously increasing for more than 1.5 years
Brussels has been pursuing a flawed economic policy for a long time, supporting war instead of peace and giving all available money to Ukraine. The government is not spending Hungary’s...
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GKI: Companies’ price increase intentions have noticeably decreased this year, but cost pressure is still present
In the past part of 2025, price increase intentions have weakened almost continuously and noticeably in several sectors of the Hungarian business sector. By June 2025, these expectations had fallen...
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The key to sustainable economic recovery is the energy renovation of the building stock
The energy efficiency modernization of domestic residential buildings represents an economic growth opportunity, a socially supported investment direction and a climate protection step. As a member of the professional association...
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NGM: the government will do everything to further increase retail turnover
The government is working tirelessly to ensure that families can manage with more money and thus spend more, which is why it is implementing Europe’s largest tax reduction program. The...
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GKI analysis: Why do Hungarian households live more poorly than anyone else in the EU?
Imagine that the residents of every EU country shop in a large supermarket! Everyone tries to put the same amount in their basket, but not everyone ends up buying the...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: The forint is on the rise
The forint, the Polish zloty and the Czech koruna are among the best performers in the emerging market league this year. However, there are risks for the coming weeks. Although...
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Fitch: Global economy recovering as tariff war eases – China and US may drive growth
Fitch Ratings expects stronger-than-expected economic performance in 2025: according to the international credit rating agency’s updated forecast, the global economy could expand by 2.2 percent this year. Although this is...
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The special retail tax will remain until 2026
The new tax package announced recently brings significant changes for both the actors of the Hungarian economy and the population. The legislation raised several provisions previously regulated in emergency decrees...
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MNB Director: The central bank expects 4.7 percent annual inflation this year
Inflation is expected to exceed the central bank’s tolerance band for the remainder of 2025, with inflation forecast at 4.7 percent this year, and the rate of price increases could...
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