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The decline in US rail freight forecasts an economic slowdown
Railroad cargo in the U.S. dropped the most in six years in 2015, and things aren't looking good for the new year – Bloomberg summons the analysis of Bank of...
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The U.S. government recommends to decrease sugar, salt and saturated fat consumption
The official advice from the U.S. government has arrived: The U.S. government has released its much-anticipated update to the Dietary Guidelines. The guidelines, which are revised every five years, are...
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The Sopron-based Pannonia Dekor Kft. is shipping Christmas decorations to the world's largest supplier
The Sopron-based Pannonia Dekor Kft. annually produces about 700 thousand Christmas decorations. A major part of this amount is transported to the United States – the co-owner and managing director...
Read moreAmericans like the Hungarian cherry
Americans like the Fürtös (trusses) of Újfehértó very much, so its name has become Balaton, because it is easier to pronounce. In Hungary, cherries are the fruits that are cultivated...
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The year-end shopping fever has begun in the United States
The big supermarket chains are trying to attract customers mainly with tablets, laptops, consumer electronics, toys and games, sports equipment and fashion products. The National Retail Federation expects that this...
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Consumer confidence improved in the USA
Consumer confidence improved in the USA in November – according to the final data of the Reuters and the University of Michigan. According to the regular monthly survey published on...
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Consumer confidence decreased strongly in the US
After a slight decline of october, consumer confidence deteriorated sharply in the United States in November – the Conference Board economic research institute announced on Tuesday. The CCI (Consumer Confidence...
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Decreased sales at Wal-Mart
Despite a decrease in profit and revenue lagging behind the expectations, the investors are still happy after Wal-Mart's quarterly report was published: the share price increased to 5% plus. The...
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Improved consumer sentiment in the US
Consumer sentiment has improved substantially in October in the United States – according to the consumer sentiment index of the University of Michigan and Reuters. The October consumer sentiment index...
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Consumer confidence declined in the United States in October
After the slight increase of the previous month, the consumer confidence index dropped significantly in the United States in October – the Conference Board economic institute announced on Tuesday. The...
Read moreA double-digit growth in the number of American tourists this year
A double-digit growth is expected in the number of tourists coming from overseas, in the first eight months of the year – the Hungarian Tourism (MT) Ltd. told MTI. In...
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US consumers are optimistic
Optimistic sentiment was reported from the USA and underscored the robust demand domestically and offered new hope that consumer spending would stay solid enough to support growth in the economy,...
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Improved consumer confidence in the world's largest economy
Instead of the expected decline, the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index moderately increased in the United States in September. The consumer confidence index of the Conference Board nonprofit economic research...
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Apple is gearing up for the production of electric cars by 2019
Apple's goal is to produce electric cars by 2019, and therefore the company has accelerated their efforts – the Tuesday edition of The Wall Street Journal reports. The go-ahead came...
Read moreOECD: Global economic prospects have deteriorated
Deterioration occured in the global economic outlook in recent months, especially due to China’s and Brazil's economic slowdown – the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced its economic...
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The strong dollar is not good for McDonald's
McDonald's reported on Thursday that sales in its stores that are open for at least one year decreased by 0.7 percent, extending a string of sales declines that neither promotions,...
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A drop in US retail sales
The US retail trade turnover suffered an unexpected setback in June – portfolio.hu wrote. While the market expected a 0.2 percent expansion on a month per month basis, according to...
Read moreFM: the US authorities are satisfied with the Hungarian Food Safety Authority System
The US authority (FSIS) are satisfied with the Hungarian Food Safety Authority System, so the companies producing and distributing pork and pork products may find additional US export opportunuities. The...
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Trans fatty acids to be banned in foods in the US
Trans-fats are unsafe to eat and must be banned from the food supply within three years, US regulators have announced. The US Food and Drug Administration said partially hydrogenated oils...
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The greatest wealth disparities are in the United States
Among OECD member countries, the most unequal distribution of wealth among the population can be found in the United States – OECD’s study reveals. According to the study of the...
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Wine and marijuana pairings in Denver
From now tasting marijuana with wine is also possible in the US – agrarszektor.hu wrote, after borravalo.hu. The owner of a winery in Denver believes that some forms of cannabis...
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Weak first quarter for Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, posted first-quarter earnings that missed analysts’ estimates after U.S. sales grew more slowly than projected and currency fluctuations ate into profit. The retail...
Read more42 percent of US bee colonies died in the past one year
More than two out of five American honeybee colonies died in the past year, and surprisingly the worst die-off was in the summer – according to a federal survey. Since...
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Hungary’s first North American trading house was opened in New York
The Hungarian government in the new EU development cycle lasts until 2020 puts a highert han ever emphasis to strengthen the corporate sector. MTI Photo: Pogár Demeter The North American...
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Vegetable production in soil-free system
A covered farm was set up in the US without soil, that can serve as an example that crops can be produced economically even in cities – agrarszektor.hu wrote. According...
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Powdered spirits may be marketed in the US stores in the summer
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau on Tuesday approved labels for a powdered alcohol called Palcohol. Arizona-based Lipsmark LLC, the maker of a booze powder that can be...
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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder would strenghten the security of the malls
Eric Holder, who will be leaving his post in the coming weeks, sat down for an interview with CNN at the U.S. Department of Justice headquarters Thursday in Washington D.C....
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Changes were made to the proper diet guidelines of children's nutrition in the U.S.
New guidelines released today by a leading U.S. pediatricians group urge a more practical, commonsense approach toward nutrition to help improve children's diets and health, both in school and at...
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Retail sales declined further in the United States
The retail sales in the US declined by 0.8 percent, more than expected 0.5 percent in January, compared to December – the US Commerce Department announced on Thursday. The retail...
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A paprika grist called Szegedi was withdrawn in the United States
Because of the possible allergy content of peanut, the Szegedi Sweet Hungarian Paprika was withdrawn in the United States. The product was sold between September 18, 2014 and October 13,...
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