Tag "infláció"
KSH: in January, consumer prices exceeded the values of the same month of the previous year by an average of 2.1 percent
In January 2026, consumer prices were 2.1 percent higher on average than a year earlier. Consumer prices rose by an average of 0.3 percent in one month, the Central Statistical...
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January inflation data paves the way for February interest rate cut
Consumer prices in January exceeded the level of a year earlier by 2.1% in Hungary, which is 0.1 percentage point lower than our expectation and 0.3 percentage point lower than...
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Markets facing a structural turning point in 2026
Entering 2026, the global investment environment basically looks favourable for risky assets. Growth is likely to remain stable and monetary and fiscal policies are expected to be supportive. This article...
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Beef: Statistics are lagging behind despite a 40% increase in store prices
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, the price of beef in domestic retail increased dramatically in 2025: the price per kilogram of grilled beef increased from 4,480...
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Positive turn: the proportion of companies affected by inflation is decreasing
Since the beginning of last year, the proportion of companies that perceive the negative effects of inflation to a large extent has been continuously decreasing – according to the latest...
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Hungary 2026 – turning point from stagnation, but with open risks
The Hungarian economy is expected to return to growth in 2026 after three years of stagnation. However, the expected acceleration in the GDP pace is mainly driven by temporary factors...
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Trade union: the elimination of the margin cap could lead to another price explosion for basic foodstuffs
The Egyenlő.hu modern trade union accuses retail chains of preparing further price increases. The organization, speaking to Economx, claims that the intention behind the push to eliminate the margin stop...
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KSH: prices increased by 3.3 percent in December, and by an average of 4.4 percent in 2025
In December 2025, consumer prices were up by an average of 3.3 percent compared to a year earlier, and by 0.1 percent compared to the previous months. In 2025, prices...
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Annual inflation in the OECD slowed to 3.9 percent in November
The average annual increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) slowed to 3.9 percent in November, compared to 4.2 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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The Hungarian Confederation of Economic Workers also spoke out regarding the inflation data
The consumer price index has decreased further, within which the inflation figure for food excluding catering services is particularly low at 0.6. The ideal moment has come to eliminate the...
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K&H: what does child inflation show?
For years, K&H has been tracking the development of children’s inflation with a mini-basket, i.e. how the prices of products that are popular or important to children change. The total...
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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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Consumption is the gas pedal, industry is the brake: will there be a smooth landing in 2026?
At the Business Days conference Dr Ákos Kozák, co-founder and director of economic research at the Equilibrium Institute began his presentation with a historical overview: although Hungary’s GDP has doubled...
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Coface: These are the largest companies in the region – Mol slipped one step back, Lidl’s daughters made a big move
Although inflation slowed significantly last year, the 2 percent economic growth in the Central and Eastern European region can still be considered subdued, according to the annual comprehensive regional analysis...
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German inflation eased in October
Inflation eased slightly in Germany in October, but service prices continued to rise, while energy prices continued to fall, according to a report by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis,...
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Annual inflation in Romania was close to 10 percent in October as well
In October, consumer prices in Romania exceeded the value of a year earlier by an average of 9.76 percent, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Wednesday. This is...
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Zsolt Pálinkás: “The inflation-induced strudel dough effect has become permanent”
Our magazine sat down for a conversation with Zsolt Pálinkás, the CEO of Tesco Magyarország. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. How did the first half...
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OKSZ’s commentary on the latest inflation data
There is no significant change in the development of the consumer price index, food inflation now remains permanently below 5 percent, and is pulling the consumer price index down. The...
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The government is extending the margin reduction to additional products
The Ministry of National Economy, in response to the October inflation data of the Central Statistical Office, announced that it will extend the margin reduction for food products until February...
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Annual inflation in the Czech Republic increased in October
Annual inflation in the Czech Republic rose to 2.5 percent in October from 2.3 percent in September, the Czech Statistical Office announced on Tuesday in Prague. Consumer prices rose by...
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KSH: retail turnover increased by 3.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, while remaining unchanged compared to the previous month
2025. In September, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.4 percent according to raw data, or 3.0 percent adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period of...
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Annual inflation in the OECD accelerated to 4.2 percent in September
The annual average increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) accelerated to 4.2 percent in September from 4.1 percent in...
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Inflation in Austria was 4.0 percent in October, after September
The annual growth rate of consumer prices in Austria was 4.0 percent in October, the same as the previous month, according to preliminary data from the Austrian Statistical Office (Bundesanstalt...
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You need to pay attention to neutral interest rates and the surcharge
The Hungarian economy is showing a gradual improvement as we approach the last months of the year, and a recovery is expected at the end of the year and in...
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Food inflation accelerated in Germany in September
German annual inflation accelerated to its highest level this year in September, according to final data released by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, on Tuesday. In September, consumer prices...
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Export champion with innovation in the sugar market curve – Budapest industry roundtable on the competitiveness of confectionery manufacturers
Successful candy manufacturers are responding to the changes in the sugar market by developing export-winning, innovative products, as was crystallised at the Budapest roundtable discussion, to which the Hungarian Confectionery...
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Inflation: stagnation instead of expected increase – 4.3% annual rate, 3.9% core inflation
The rate of inflation did not change in September: consumer prices exceeded the previous year by an average of 4.3%, while core inflation remained at 3.9%, according to a recent...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: What awaits Hungarian inflation?
Although annual inflation may still be above 4 percent in the next two months, it may slow to 3.7 percent in December. The beginning of next year may start with...
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Poultry and egg prices continue to rise – consumers can expect permanently high prices
The price of poultry meat continues to rise in Hungary, despite the government’s margin stop measures still in effect – revealed by RTL News. According to the latest data from...
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