211 result(s) for surplus
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.
Merrill Sees Hungary's Potential Debt Upgrade
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s current account surplus, low budget deficit and growth figures support an upgrade of the country’s sovereign debt into the investment category, Merrill Lynch analysts wrote in their latest report on the prospects for Eastern Europe to 2020.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell To Arrive To Hungary Next Week
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.
New US Ambassador To Arrive In Budapest On Monday
- 15 Jan 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.
Hungary’s Oct Current - Account Surplus Euro 232M
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s current account posted a surplus of 231.6 million euros in October, the National Bank of Hungary said. The surplus was down from 865.5 million euros in September and 263.7 million euros in August.
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.
Merrill Sees Hungary's Potential Debt Upgrade
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s current account surplus, low budget deficit and growth figures support an upgrade of the country’s sovereign debt into the investment category, Merrill Lynch analysts wrote in their latest report on the prospects for Eastern Europe to 2020.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell To Arrive To Hungary Next Week
- 17 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.
New US Ambassador To Arrive In Budapest On Monday
- 15 Jan 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The new United States ambassador to Hungary, Colleen Bradley Bell, will arrive in Budapest next Monday, the state secretary for economic diplomacy said. Levente Magyar told public television M1 that Bell would be welcome with “a great deal of openness” and added that “Hungarian-US political discourse could get new impetus and a new, positive direction” thanks to her presence.
Hungary’s Oct Current - Account Surplus Euro 232M
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s current account posted a surplus of 231.6 million euros in October, the National Bank of Hungary said. The surplus was down from 865.5 million euros in September and 263.7 million euros in August.