Hungary
Economy
Despite the ongoing political ructions between the new Hungarian government and international organizations concerning the potential for a new external financing deal, the ruling Fidesz...
2010-07-27Economy
Retails sales in Hungary fell for the 40th consecutive month in July, declining by 4.7% y-o-y compared to a decline of 5.0% in May. The ongoing decline in retail sales supports our...
2010-07-27Economy
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban put forward Pal Schmitt for the role of president of Hungary. While largely a ceremonial role, the president can slow the passage of legislation...
2010-06-24Economy
Industrial production expanded 9.7% y-o-y in April according to latest data from the Central Statistical Office, compared to growth of 2.8% and 8.1% in March and February respectively....
2010-06-24Economy
Hungary's parliament approved amendments to the constitution on May 20, which are aimed at reducing bureaucracy and streamlining decision-making in parliament. The amendments will result...
2010-05-28Economy
According to latest data from the Central Statistical Office, official unemployment came in at 11.8% in April, unchanged from March though well above the 9.9% rate of joblessness posted...
2010-05-28Economy
A recent flash estimate of Q1 real GDP growth from Hungary's Central Statistical Office surprised to the upside, showing the economy expanding 0.1% year-on-year, well above consensus...
2010-05-17Economy
Our bullish outlook on the Hungarian forint has played out nicely since the start of 2010, with the unit appreciating against the euro to trade at HUF261.31/EUR at one point on April...
2010-04-29
