206 result(s) for surplus
OECD Sees Strong But Slowing Hungarian Economic Growth
- 4 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The OECD has upgraded its forecasts for Hungarian economic growth for this year to 3% from 2.1%, and to 2.2% from 1.7% for 2016. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said in its Economic Outlook that exports were expected to grow by 5.7% both this year and in 2016 and the current account surplus of 4.8% this year was likely to rise to 5.1%. Unemployment is expected to ...
Fitch Does Not Expect Change To Hungary Rating In Short Term
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Fitch Ratings does not expect a change to Hungary’s sovereign rating in the short term, the ratings agency said in an emailed response to Reuters before a review scheduled for May 22. Fitch rates Hungary BB+, one notch below investment grade, with a stable outlook. “The external front is where we are seeing the main improvement.
IMF Raises Hungary 2015 Growth Forecast
- 15 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for economic growth in Hungary this year to 2.7% from 2.3% predicted last October. In its World Economic Outlook published Tuesday, the Fund said economic growth remained strong in Hungary but it is expected to decline this year on account of lower investment growth and less supportive fiscal conditions.
Hungarian Gov’t Throws Lifeline To Brokerage Victims
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The government will provide Ft 2 billion in the coming days to 84 local governments that lost money in the Buda-Cash brokerage scandal to help them pay for salaries and welfare transfers, PMO Minister János Lázár announced yesterday.
Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Hungary’s Junk Credit Rating
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s junk credit rating has been upgraded by Standard & Poor’s, which cited the country’s improving growth outlook and its better preparedness to handle unexpected crises. Hungary had lost its investment grade credit rating as far back as 2011. S&P said in a statement Friday that it was raising Hungary’s rating from BB to BB+, one step below investment grade, bringing its assessment in line ...
Mihály Varga: High Time For A Credit Rating Upgrade
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The country’s situation warrants an upgrade by credit rating agencies, as over the past years Hungary’s current account has posted massive surpluses, general government budget deficit has been below 3 percent for years, economic growth has been picking up and employment shows steady improvement, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum held in ...
Hungary C/A Surplus Euro 546m In Jan
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary posted a current-account surplus of 545.6 million euros in January, National Bank of Hungary monthly balance of payment data show. The country’s external financing capacity—calculated as a combined surplus of the current and capital accounts—came to a preliminary 786.8 million euros in January.
Brussels Notes High Growth, Rising Employment In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- business
A European Commission report containing a survey of Hungary’s economic performance notes high growth, rising employment and low inflation. The EU balance of payments assistance to Hungary sixth review said that high growth had been boosted by “several one-offs and stimulus measures”.
Hungary Buys Stake In ERSTE, Pledges Bank Tax Cut
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Conservative pundits welcome the government’s decision to temporarily invest in ERSTE Bank Hungary and pledge to take out the surplus bank tax. This, they believe, will help consolidate the banking sector and boost lending. A left-wing commentator doubts that the government will fulfil its promises.
OECD Sees Strong But Slowing Hungarian Economic Growth
- 4 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The OECD has upgraded its forecasts for Hungarian economic growth for this year to 3% from 2.1%, and to 2.2% from 1.7% for 2016. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said in its Economic Outlook that exports were expected to grow by 5.7% both this year and in 2016 and the current account surplus of 4.8% this year was likely to rise to 5.1%. Unemployment is expected to ...
Fitch Does Not Expect Change To Hungary Rating In Short Term
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Fitch Ratings does not expect a change to Hungary’s sovereign rating in the short term, the ratings agency said in an emailed response to Reuters before a review scheduled for May 22. Fitch rates Hungary BB+, one notch below investment grade, with a stable outlook. “The external front is where we are seeing the main improvement.
IMF Raises Hungary 2015 Growth Forecast
- 15 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for economic growth in Hungary this year to 2.7% from 2.3% predicted last October. In its World Economic Outlook published Tuesday, the Fund said economic growth remained strong in Hungary but it is expected to decline this year on account of lower investment growth and less supportive fiscal conditions.
Hungarian Gov’t Throws Lifeline To Brokerage Victims
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The government will provide Ft 2 billion in the coming days to 84 local governments that lost money in the Buda-Cash brokerage scandal to help them pay for salaries and welfare transfers, PMO Minister János Lázár announced yesterday.
Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Hungary’s Junk Credit Rating
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s junk credit rating has been upgraded by Standard & Poor’s, which cited the country’s improving growth outlook and its better preparedness to handle unexpected crises. Hungary had lost its investment grade credit rating as far back as 2011. S&P said in a statement Friday that it was raising Hungary’s rating from BB to BB+, one step below investment grade, bringing its assessment in line ...
Mihály Varga: High Time For A Credit Rating Upgrade
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The country’s situation warrants an upgrade by credit rating agencies, as over the past years Hungary’s current account has posted massive surpluses, general government budget deficit has been below 3 percent for years, economic growth has been picking up and employment shows steady improvement, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum held in ...
Hungary C/A Surplus Euro 546m In Jan
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary posted a current-account surplus of 545.6 million euros in January, National Bank of Hungary monthly balance of payment data show. The country’s external financing capacity—calculated as a combined surplus of the current and capital accounts—came to a preliminary 786.8 million euros in January.
Brussels Notes High Growth, Rising Employment In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- business
A European Commission report containing a survey of Hungary’s economic performance notes high growth, rising employment and low inflation. The EU balance of payments assistance to Hungary sixth review said that high growth had been boosted by “several one-offs and stimulus measures”.
Hungary Buys Stake In ERSTE, Pledges Bank Tax Cut
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Conservative pundits welcome the government’s decision to temporarily invest in ERSTE Bank Hungary and pledge to take out the surplus bank tax. This, they believe, will help consolidate the banking sector and boost lending. A left-wing commentator doubts that the government will fulfil its promises.

















