633 result(s) for forecast
S&P Bumps Hungary Back Into Investment Grade
- 19 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Standard and Poor’s raised its longand short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Hungary to ‘BBB-/A-3’ from ‘BB+/B’, putting the country back in investment grade. S&P also raised its rating for the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) to ‘BBB-’ from ‘BB+’. The outlook on both Hungary and the NBH is stable.
Hungary Q2 GDP Growth Rate Confirmed At 2.6%
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy grew by an annual 2.6% in the second quarter, up from 1.1% in the first quarter, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) confirmed in a second reading of data. KSH revised Q1 upward by two-tenths of a percentage point on the back of better farm sector output.
Budapest Sziget Festivalgoers Settle In
- 9 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Óbuda Island began filling up yesterday as ticket holders from across Europe began unfurling their tents in preparation for the start of the annual Sziget Festival on Wednesday.
Varga: No Hurry To Adopt Euro
- 5 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Mihály Varga, the economy minister, said Hungary is in no hurry to adopt the euro and will not join the ERM-II system next year. In an interview to Figyelő he said adopting the euro in 2020 would be hasty from the economy’s point of view, adding that competitiveness must be improved first.
Research Institute Lowers GDP Growth Projections For 2016, 2017
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Research institute Kopint-Tárki on Tuesday said it lowered its GDP growth projections for Hungary for this year and next to 2.2 percent and 2.7 percent, respectively, because of the slower-than-expected recovery and downside risk posed by the UK’s decision to leave the EU. Earlier, Kopint-Tárki had projected GDP growth of 2.4 percent for 2016 and 2.9 percent for 2017.
Update: Balaton Swim Wil Be Held On Saturday, 2 July
- 1 Jul 2016 9:02 AM
- health & wellness
The Balaton Cross-Swimming will be organized on Saturday 2 July. More than 5,000 people have registered for the swimming event which will cover a 5.2 kilometre distance between Révfülöp in the north and Balatonboglár in the south.
Bulgaria Air Now Connects Budapest & Sofia
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Having already exceeding four million passengers in 2016, Budapest Airport is showing early signs of surpassing latest forecasts predicting 11.1 million passengers by year-end. Continuing to expand its solid route network, the Hungarian gateway has welcomed its latest new airline partner, celebrating the inaugural flight of Bulgaria Air’s four times weekly connection to Sofia.
OECD Lowers Hungary Forecast For 2016 GDP Growth
- 2 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The OECD has lowered its growth forecast for Hungary’s economy to 1.6% from 2.4% in the previous Economic Outlook released in November 2015. In its new report, the OECD maintained its 3.1% projection for Hungarian GDP growth next year. The organisation said “growth is projected to moderate in 2016 due to a temporary contraction in public investment as a new cycle of EU structural funds commences, ...
Hungary Jobless Rate 6.0% In Jan-March
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s average unemployment rate was 6.0% in January-March, down from 6.1% in the previous three-month period, the Central Statistical Office reported. The unemployment rate was down from 7.8% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 272,800 in January-March.
S&P Bumps Hungary Back Into Investment Grade
- 19 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Standard and Poor’s raised its longand short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Hungary to ‘BBB-/A-3’ from ‘BB+/B’, putting the country back in investment grade. S&P also raised its rating for the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) to ‘BBB-’ from ‘BB+’. The outlook on both Hungary and the NBH is stable.
Hungary Q2 GDP Growth Rate Confirmed At 2.6%
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy grew by an annual 2.6% in the second quarter, up from 1.1% in the first quarter, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) confirmed in a second reading of data. KSH revised Q1 upward by two-tenths of a percentage point on the back of better farm sector output.
Budapest Sziget Festivalgoers Settle In
- 9 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Óbuda Island began filling up yesterday as ticket holders from across Europe began unfurling their tents in preparation for the start of the annual Sziget Festival on Wednesday.
Varga: No Hurry To Adopt Euro
- 5 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Mihály Varga, the economy minister, said Hungary is in no hurry to adopt the euro and will not join the ERM-II system next year. In an interview to Figyelő he said adopting the euro in 2020 would be hasty from the economy’s point of view, adding that competitiveness must be improved first.
Research Institute Lowers GDP Growth Projections For 2016, 2017
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Research institute Kopint-Tárki on Tuesday said it lowered its GDP growth projections for Hungary for this year and next to 2.2 percent and 2.7 percent, respectively, because of the slower-than-expected recovery and downside risk posed by the UK’s decision to leave the EU. Earlier, Kopint-Tárki had projected GDP growth of 2.4 percent for 2016 and 2.9 percent for 2017.
Update: Balaton Swim Wil Be Held On Saturday, 2 July
- 1 Jul 2016 9:02 AM
- health & wellness
The Balaton Cross-Swimming will be organized on Saturday 2 July. More than 5,000 people have registered for the swimming event which will cover a 5.2 kilometre distance between Révfülöp in the north and Balatonboglár in the south.
Bulgaria Air Now Connects Budapest & Sofia
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Having already exceeding four million passengers in 2016, Budapest Airport is showing early signs of surpassing latest forecasts predicting 11.1 million passengers by year-end. Continuing to expand its solid route network, the Hungarian gateway has welcomed its latest new airline partner, celebrating the inaugural flight of Bulgaria Air’s four times weekly connection to Sofia.
OECD Lowers Hungary Forecast For 2016 GDP Growth
- 2 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The OECD has lowered its growth forecast for Hungary’s economy to 1.6% from 2.4% in the previous Economic Outlook released in November 2015. In its new report, the OECD maintained its 3.1% projection for Hungarian GDP growth next year. The organisation said “growth is projected to moderate in 2016 due to a temporary contraction in public investment as a new cycle of EU structural funds commences, ...
Hungary Jobless Rate 6.0% In Jan-March
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s average unemployment rate was 6.0% in January-March, down from 6.1% in the previous three-month period, the Central Statistical Office reported. The unemployment rate was down from 7.8% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 272,800 in January-March.