1,052 result(s) for economic policy
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Hungary's Fidesz To Focus On Growth, Competitiveness
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s budget deficit will reach the full-year target by the end of May and that, i.e. the real state of the economy, needs to be understood by the IMF, the European Commission and analysts too, said Viktor Orbán, who looks to be en route to shortly become Hungary’s next Prime Minister.
U.S. Congressional Delegation Meets Hungarian Government Officials
- 12 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"A bipartisan delegation of five U.S. Senators, headed by Byron L. Dorgan of North Dakota, visited Budapest on April 3, 2010. In a meeting with senior representatives of the Government of Hungary, the Senators underscored the importance of close Trans-Atlantic relations and welcomed Hungary’s continued commitment to NATO efforts.
'Global Europe Seminar', CEU, 8 April
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"The British Embassy, the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Central European University cordially invite you to participate at the next event of their series of seminars: "Global Europe - Lisbon Agenda Post 2010 and the future of Europe"
Hungary's Forint Remains Top Eye-Catcher In EM
- 1 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s forint has topped the Emerging Markets FX Scorecard of Credit Suisse for the third month in a row. The latest run of CS’s currency model, the "Scorecard", suggests being long HUF, BRL and PLN against being short IDR, INR, ZAR and RUB vs. USD in April 2010, Credit Suisse said on Wednesday.
Hungarian PM To CNBC: Support For Greece Good Choice, Hungarian Budget On Track
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The leaders of 16 European Union nations that share the euro have come to terms about a rescue plan for Greece, agreeing that if the troubled country runs out of fundraising options, help will come from both the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai urged euro zone leaders before to given Athens "breathing space" and help it access IMF loans.
Hungary Euro Adoption Further In The Distance
- 26 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"The market has raised its deficit forecast for 2010 for the sixth month in a row, a Reuters poll conducted between March 22 and 25 and published on Thursday showed. According to the consensus forecast of analysts, the central bank (NBH) will continue its rate cut cycle next Monday, with only three of the 27 respondents projecting unchanged rates.
JPmorgan Sees Hungary's Forint At 250 vs EUR By End-2011
- 22 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s forint could firm to 250 versus the euro by the end of 2011, and the country is likely to be the first in the region to join the euro zone, JPMorgan projected in its latest quarterly research note on Friday. While JPMorgan’s analysts expect the Hungarian economy to grow by 0.5% this year, UBS is less upbeat, forecasting a 0.5% GDP contraction.
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Hungary's Fidesz To Focus On Growth, Competitiveness
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s budget deficit will reach the full-year target by the end of May and that, i.e. the real state of the economy, needs to be understood by the IMF, the European Commission and analysts too, said Viktor Orbán, who looks to be en route to shortly become Hungary’s next Prime Minister.
U.S. Congressional Delegation Meets Hungarian Government Officials
- 12 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"A bipartisan delegation of five U.S. Senators, headed by Byron L. Dorgan of North Dakota, visited Budapest on April 3, 2010. In a meeting with senior representatives of the Government of Hungary, the Senators underscored the importance of close Trans-Atlantic relations and welcomed Hungary’s continued commitment to NATO efforts.
'Global Europe Seminar', CEU, 8 April
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"The British Embassy, the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Central European University cordially invite you to participate at the next event of their series of seminars: "Global Europe - Lisbon Agenda Post 2010 and the future of Europe"
Hungary's Forint Remains Top Eye-Catcher In EM
- 1 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s forint has topped the Emerging Markets FX Scorecard of Credit Suisse for the third month in a row. The latest run of CS’s currency model, the "Scorecard", suggests being long HUF, BRL and PLN against being short IDR, INR, ZAR and RUB vs. USD in April 2010, Credit Suisse said on Wednesday.
Hungarian PM To CNBC: Support For Greece Good Choice, Hungarian Budget On Track
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The leaders of 16 European Union nations that share the euro have come to terms about a rescue plan for Greece, agreeing that if the troubled country runs out of fundraising options, help will come from both the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai urged euro zone leaders before to given Athens "breathing space" and help it access IMF loans.
Hungary Euro Adoption Further In The Distance
- 26 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"The market has raised its deficit forecast for 2010 for the sixth month in a row, a Reuters poll conducted between March 22 and 25 and published on Thursday showed. According to the consensus forecast of analysts, the central bank (NBH) will continue its rate cut cycle next Monday, with only three of the 27 respondents projecting unchanged rates.
JPmorgan Sees Hungary's Forint At 250 vs EUR By End-2011
- 22 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s forint could firm to 250 versus the euro by the end of 2011, and the country is likely to be the first in the region to join the euro zone, JPMorgan projected in its latest quarterly research note on Friday. While JPMorgan’s analysts expect the Hungarian economy to grow by 0.5% this year, UBS is less upbeat, forecasting a 0.5% GDP contraction.