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Analyst: Matolcsy Not Likely For Hungary's National Bank
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban will name a less controversial figure to head the National Bank as the floating of Gyorgy Matolcsy's name is just a bluff, economist Mujtaba Rahman of the Eurasia Group political think tank told the Financial Times.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Unemployment Up In The EU But Trend Continues Down In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The euro-zone unemployment data for December 2012 published by the Eurostat were more favourable at 11.7 percent than the consensus estimate of Reuter’s analysts (11.9 percent). As of June 2010 the unemployment rate in Hungary has declined -- albeit slowly but steadily -- altogether by 0.4 percent, whereas the corresponding EU rate which was initially lower has continued to rise.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Hungary's PM Orbán To Name National Bank Head At Last Minute
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made it clear on Wednesday that he will name the next governor of the MNB one day before his term begins, in order to avoid disputes affecting the appointee. Current governor András Simor’s term ends on March 3.
IMF Loan Instalment Paid Early By Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary paid a €607 million instalment on its 2008 IMF loan on Friday, two weeks before it was due, Economy Minister György Matolcsy announced. The early repayment was possible because investors had snapped up the new retail euro bond Pemák, purchasing a total €1.3 billion Matolcsy said.
Xpat Opinion: Bajnai Already Beaten By Mesterházy?
- 25 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A centre-right commentator says the Socialist Party leader has already won the race for the leadership of a united opposition. A left-wing analyst claims that opposition parties and Together-2014 are running out of time while they try to maximize their individual political gains.
Hungarian Govt Making Efforts To Recover Untaxed Revenues Stored On Swiss accounts
- 24 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The Government would like to be informed comprehensively about offshore accounts in order to recover unpaid tax, Minister of State Heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said at a press briefing on Tuesday.
Renewed Speculation Against The Hungarian Forint
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
On Tuesday last week Nouriel Roubini, one of the world’s most influential financial analysts sent to clients the following investment recommendation in his regular newsletter: “Until Hungary signs a new deal with the IMF we recommend to short the forint." Thus he signalled that investors should bet on a weakening forint.
Analyst: Matolcsy Not Likely For Hungary's National Bank
- 11 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban will name a less controversial figure to head the National Bank as the floating of Gyorgy Matolcsy's name is just a bluff, economist Mujtaba Rahman of the Eurasia Group political think tank told the Financial Times.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Unemployment Up In The EU But Trend Continues Down In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The euro-zone unemployment data for December 2012 published by the Eurostat were more favourable at 11.7 percent than the consensus estimate of Reuter’s analysts (11.9 percent). As of June 2010 the unemployment rate in Hungary has declined -- albeit slowly but steadily -- altogether by 0.4 percent, whereas the corresponding EU rate which was initially lower has continued to rise.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead As Campaign Starts One Year Early In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Although the next election is scheduled for the spring of 2014, most observers believe the campaign is already underway. PM Orbán’s Fidesz-KDNP alliance leads the polls, but analysts do not rule out an opposition victory.Analysing the latest opinion poll statistics in his blog, political scientist Gábor Török argues that Fidesz has managed to halt the sliding trend of the past two years. By ...
Hungary's PM Orbán To Name National Bank Head At Last Minute
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made it clear on Wednesday that he will name the next governor of the MNB one day before his term begins, in order to avoid disputes affecting the appointee. Current governor András Simor’s term ends on March 3.
IMF Loan Instalment Paid Early By Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary paid a €607 million instalment on its 2008 IMF loan on Friday, two weeks before it was due, Economy Minister György Matolcsy announced. The early repayment was possible because investors had snapped up the new retail euro bond Pemák, purchasing a total €1.3 billion Matolcsy said.
Xpat Opinion: Bajnai Already Beaten By Mesterházy?
- 25 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A centre-right commentator says the Socialist Party leader has already won the race for the leadership of a united opposition. A left-wing analyst claims that opposition parties and Together-2014 are running out of time while they try to maximize their individual political gains.
Hungarian Govt Making Efforts To Recover Untaxed Revenues Stored On Swiss accounts
- 24 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The Government would like to be informed comprehensively about offshore accounts in order to recover unpaid tax, Minister of State Heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said at a press briefing on Tuesday.
Renewed Speculation Against The Hungarian Forint
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
On Tuesday last week Nouriel Roubini, one of the world’s most influential financial analysts sent to clients the following investment recommendation in his regular newsletter: “Until Hungary signs a new deal with the IMF we recommend to short the forint." Thus he signalled that investors should bet on a weakening forint.