Economy

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January 03, 2025 11:50

Hungarian automotive market picked up considerably in 2024

The state-subsidised electric car sector has proved to be a particularly strong driver

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January 03, 2025 09:10

Savage wave of bankruptcies sweeps Hungary, number of active businesses declines

The economic situation was unfavourable in 2024

January 02, 2025 11:35

IKEA to raise wages in Hungary

In line with the minimum wage increase, with paid leave days also increasing

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January 02, 2025 10:10

Hungarian households continued their cautious spending in Q3 2024, as the state started austerity

Debt ratio rose again to 76% by the end of autumn

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December 31, 2024 13:11

Hungarian gov't once again celebrated Christmas with marathon regulations and decisions

3 Official Gazettes, over 400 pages on 23 December

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December 31, 2024 11:38

Tamás Mellár: once more on the debt crisis - reply to György Surányi

The Greek crisis and the Hungarian situation

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December 31, 2024 09:00

This is no Greek bankruptcy, this is a Hungarian dead end - György Surányi

Exclusive assessment of the Hungarian economy by the economics professor and former MNB Governor

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December 31, 2024 08:10

Hungarian gov't drastically cuts the quota of guest workers allowed to work in Hungary

The regulation was published on 24 December

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December 30, 2024 13:15

One last petrol price increase squeezes itself in before the year ends

Diesel prices remain unchanged on the last day of the year

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December 30, 2024 12:05

What needs to happen for the Hungarian economy to perform better? Here is the economists' answer

Portfolio surveyed revered macro analysts about the possible positive scenarios for 2025

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December 30, 2024 10:37

Fuel prices to rise significantly due to January tax increase

Government's inflation-linked excise duty increase comes into force

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December 30, 2024 08:30

Will the Hungarian growth miracle start next year? Economists say not to bet on it

Portfolio surveyed renowned Hungarian macroeconomic analysts

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December 30, 2024 08:00

Even the smallest spark this week could trigger an explosion in markets

Even the less exciting releases in the macro calendar could rattle the illiquid markets

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December 23, 2024 13:10

Viktor Orbán unveils Mol's big plan to acquire the largest oil refinery in the Balkans

The Hungarian company wants to expand in Bulgaria, but there could be many pitfalls

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December 23, 2024 08:30

Considerable progress made on the future of Dunaferr

But the complete resolution is still not on the radar

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December 23, 2024 08:00

No rest for the forint this Christmas, volatile days ahead

A tiny spark will be enough for big market moves this festive week