106 result(s) for record inflation
Economic Research Institute Raises Hungary 2017 GDP Growth Forecast To 3.6 Pc
- 22 Dec 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Economic research institute Századvég on Tuesday raised its projection for economic growth in Hungary for 2017 to 3.6 percent from 3.2 percent it forecast in September. The think-tank said in its forecast that next year’s growth rate will be lifted by the recently-approved payroll tax cut as well as minimum wage increases for both skilled and unskilled workers.
Pensions In Hungary To Rise By 1.6pc In 2017
- 30 Nov 2016 10:17 AM
- current affairs
Pensions will rise by 1.6 percent next year and each pensioner will receive an end-of-year bonus of 10,000 forints in Erzsébet vouchers, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a meeting of the Seniors’ Council on Tuesday.
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, ...
IMF: Hungarian Economy Performing Well
- 17 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian economy is performing very well and its vulnerability to shocks has declined substantially, although debt levels and financing needs remain high, IMF staff said in a report based on preliminary findings gathered as part of IMF’s regular consultation with Hungarian authorities.
Hungary’s Monetary Council Assesses Economic Trends, Prospects
- 24 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economic growth continued but a degree of unused capacity remained in the economy, and the domestic real economic environment continued to have a disinflationary impact, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) concluded in its December 15 policy meeting. According to the condensed minutes of the meeting released on Wednesday, the members unanimously voted to keep the ...
National Bank Of Hungary May Keep Base Rate Unchanged Until 2018, 2019
- 28 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) may keep its base rate at a record-low 1.35% base rate until 2018 or even 2019, beyond its horizon for monetary policy, deputy governor Márton Nagy told Reuters. Nagy also said that the NBH will announce a set of incentives to boost business lending next Tuesday, and it expects to close a deal to acquire a majority stake in the Budapest Stock Exchange within ...
IMF Issues Concluding Statement On Hungary
- 4 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is coming back from the crisis but the road to strong, sustained activity and higher private sector employment is still a long one. Macroeconomic policies have contributed to a welcome reduction in vulnerabilities, strong growth and a reduction in unemployment. But the country remains susceptible to shocks and its medium-term growth prospects are subdued.
Hungary Posts Negative Inflation Of -0.9% In Dec
- 14 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- business
Consumer prices in Hungary dropped by an annual 0.9% in December, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Emerging market analysts in London had expected a reading in December of -0.4%. Consumer prices fell by 0.7% in November and by 0.2% on average in 2014.
Hungary's MNB Cuts Base Rate To New Record Low
- 28 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The MNB’s monetary council met analysts’ expectations yesterday by lowering the base rate from 2.5% to an all-time low of 2.4%. The rate cut was supported by the low inflation of around 0% and the strengthening forint, observed analyst Ákos Horváth of brokerage Equilor.
Economic Research Institute Raises Hungary 2017 GDP Growth Forecast To 3.6 Pc
- 22 Dec 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Economic research institute Századvég on Tuesday raised its projection for economic growth in Hungary for 2017 to 3.6 percent from 3.2 percent it forecast in September. The think-tank said in its forecast that next year’s growth rate will be lifted by the recently-approved payroll tax cut as well as minimum wage increases for both skilled and unskilled workers.
Pensions In Hungary To Rise By 1.6pc In 2017
- 30 Nov 2016 10:17 AM
- current affairs
Pensions will rise by 1.6 percent next year and each pensioner will receive an end-of-year bonus of 10,000 forints in Erzsébet vouchers, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a meeting of the Seniors’ Council on Tuesday.
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, ...
IMF: Hungarian Economy Performing Well
- 17 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian economy is performing very well and its vulnerability to shocks has declined substantially, although debt levels and financing needs remain high, IMF staff said in a report based on preliminary findings gathered as part of IMF’s regular consultation with Hungarian authorities.
Hungary’s Monetary Council Assesses Economic Trends, Prospects
- 24 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economic growth continued but a degree of unused capacity remained in the economy, and the domestic real economic environment continued to have a disinflationary impact, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) concluded in its December 15 policy meeting. According to the condensed minutes of the meeting released on Wednesday, the members unanimously voted to keep the ...
National Bank Of Hungary May Keep Base Rate Unchanged Until 2018, 2019
- 28 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) may keep its base rate at a record-low 1.35% base rate until 2018 or even 2019, beyond its horizon for monetary policy, deputy governor Márton Nagy told Reuters. Nagy also said that the NBH will announce a set of incentives to boost business lending next Tuesday, and it expects to close a deal to acquire a majority stake in the Budapest Stock Exchange within ...
IMF Issues Concluding Statement On Hungary
- 4 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is coming back from the crisis but the road to strong, sustained activity and higher private sector employment is still a long one. Macroeconomic policies have contributed to a welcome reduction in vulnerabilities, strong growth and a reduction in unemployment. But the country remains susceptible to shocks and its medium-term growth prospects are subdued.
Hungary Posts Negative Inflation Of -0.9% In Dec
- 14 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- business
Consumer prices in Hungary dropped by an annual 0.9% in December, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Emerging market analysts in London had expected a reading in December of -0.4%. Consumer prices fell by 0.7% in November and by 0.2% on average in 2014.
Hungary's MNB Cuts Base Rate To New Record Low
- 28 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The MNB’s monetary council met analysts’ expectations yesterday by lowering the base rate from 2.5% to an all-time low of 2.4%. The rate cut was supported by the low inflation of around 0% and the strengthening forint, observed analyst Ákos Horváth of brokerage Equilor.


















