120 result(s) for tax hike
Hungarian Opinion: Inflation Higher, Growth Rate Lower Than Expected
- 4 May 2022 8:02 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- finance
Economists across the political spectrum investigate the causes and possible remedies of soaring inflation.
Central Bank Hiked Interest Rate in Hungary by 100 Basis Points
- 27 Apr 2022 6:59 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungarian central bank rate-setters hiked the base rate by 100 basis points to 5.40% at their regular meeting on Tuesday, while also expanding the two sides of the interest rate corridor by the same ratio. In a statement released after the meeting, the Monetary Council said the war in Ukraine has “posed a much higher risk than usual” to the outlook for inflation.
Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade to Continue
- 7 Apr 2022 7:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Concerning the upgrade of Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, PM Orbán said that Hungary had a general objection against European sanctions against Russia, but “since unity within the EU is important, Hungary approves such measures unless they do not impact vital Hungarian interests”.
Hungary to Maintain Fuels Cap, Energy Supplies Guaranteed
- 12 Mar 2022 10:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The government has decided to maintain the cap on the price of petrol, the prime minister's chief of staff said, to rein in inflation and protect families from the impact of rising energy prices.
Details Released for Hungary's Budget Deficit of HUF 1,434 Billion
- 9 Mar 2022 8:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungary’s cash flow-based budget deficit, excluding local councils, was 1,433.7 billion forints at the end of February, lifted by tax refunds, pensioner and public sector bonuses and a payroll tax cut, a first reading of data released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday shows.
Wage Growth Slows To 9.7% in December in Hungary
- 24 Feb 2022 6:40 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Annual wage growth in Hungary slowed to 9.7% in December from 10.1 percent in the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Wednesday.
Latest Inflation Data Above 7% in Hungary - Analysis
- 15 Jan 2022 7:37 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungarian annual inflation was 7.4% in December, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Friday. Higher cigarette and vehicle fuel prices continued to be the main drivers, though food and consumer durables prices rose above headline inflation.
Opinion: Conflicting Takes on the State of the Hungarian Economy
- 4 Jan 2022 6:26 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- finance
A left-wing commentator describes welfare measures introduced barely three months before the next parliamentary elections as a desperate attempt by the government to increase its popularity. His right-wing counterpart believes those measures are proof of sound fundamentals.
Hungarian Opinion: Government Makes HUF 350 Billion Budget Readjustment
- 22 Dec 2021 10:02 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- finance
A left-wing columnist accuses the government of overspending ahead of the 2022 April election. A conservative economist, on the other hand, finds the government’s economic path sound and reasonable.
Hungarian Opinion: Inflation Higher, Growth Rate Lower Than Expected
- 4 May 2022 8:02 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- finance
Economists across the political spectrum investigate the causes and possible remedies of soaring inflation.
Central Bank Hiked Interest Rate in Hungary by 100 Basis Points
- 27 Apr 2022 6:59 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungarian central bank rate-setters hiked the base rate by 100 basis points to 5.40% at their regular meeting on Tuesday, while also expanding the two sides of the interest rate corridor by the same ratio. In a statement released after the meeting, the Monetary Council said the war in Ukraine has “posed a much higher risk than usual” to the outlook for inflation.
Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade to Continue
- 7 Apr 2022 7:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Concerning the upgrade of Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, PM Orbán said that Hungary had a general objection against European sanctions against Russia, but “since unity within the EU is important, Hungary approves such measures unless they do not impact vital Hungarian interests”.
Hungary to Maintain Fuels Cap, Energy Supplies Guaranteed
- 12 Mar 2022 10:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The government has decided to maintain the cap on the price of petrol, the prime minister's chief of staff said, to rein in inflation and protect families from the impact of rising energy prices.
Details Released for Hungary's Budget Deficit of HUF 1,434 Billion
- 9 Mar 2022 8:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungary’s cash flow-based budget deficit, excluding local councils, was 1,433.7 billion forints at the end of February, lifted by tax refunds, pensioner and public sector bonuses and a payroll tax cut, a first reading of data released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday shows.
Wage Growth Slows To 9.7% in December in Hungary
- 24 Feb 2022 6:40 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Annual wage growth in Hungary slowed to 9.7% in December from 10.1 percent in the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Wednesday.
Latest Inflation Data Above 7% in Hungary - Analysis
- 15 Jan 2022 7:37 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungarian annual inflation was 7.4% in December, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Friday. Higher cigarette and vehicle fuel prices continued to be the main drivers, though food and consumer durables prices rose above headline inflation.
Opinion: Conflicting Takes on the State of the Hungarian Economy
- 4 Jan 2022 6:26 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- finance
A left-wing commentator describes welfare measures introduced barely three months before the next parliamentary elections as a desperate attempt by the government to increase its popularity. His right-wing counterpart believes those measures are proof of sound fundamentals.
Hungarian Opinion: Government Makes HUF 350 Billion Budget Readjustment
- 22 Dec 2021 10:02 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- finance
A left-wing columnist accuses the government of overspending ahead of the 2022 April election. A conservative economist, on the other hand, finds the government’s economic path sound and reasonable.


















