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Consumption, Tariffs, and a Weaker HUF Indicate Headwinds for 2025 We spoke with Zsolt Becsey, chief economist at UniCredit Bank Hungary, Attila Csaky, head of client risk management and treasury, and Eszter Gargyan, CFA, CEE FX strategist, to get their take on the economy. How does the U.S. election outcome shape the outlook for the region? What should we expect by way of rate cuts from the Fed, the ECB, and the MNB? And what are Hungary’s growth prospects for 2025? #Hungary #Interview #Unicredit #Economy

AI is reshaping industries worldwide, and telecommunications is no exception. Earlier this year, Yettel Hungary created a new department within its commercial division and appointed Denitsa Gavrilova, PhD as director of AI and data. The Budapest Business Journal spoke with Gavrilova about AI’s potential to enhance telecoms. #Yettel #Telco #Innovation

Are the UN Climate Conferences a Cop-out? The former President of Hungary, János Áder, is now chairman of the Blue Planet Foundation he co-founded, and the state of the natural world is very much on his mind, as he made clear when he addressed the annual Budapest Climate Summit. Is he a fan of the COP process? Why will so many people attend COP 30 next November? (Hint: he thinks it might not be unconnected with the fact that it will be in Brazil.) How would he propose improving the process? What else came out of the latest summit, and is there any good climate news? Visit our webshop to order the latest print issue of the Budapest Business Journal and discover the answers to these questions, and much else. https://lnkd.in/dxbWgwKQ

Mathias Mentrop, managing director and CEO of Penny Hungary, sits down with the Budapest Business Journal to discuss the year to date, how the retailer stands out from the crowd, sourcing local products, charity fundraising and plans for 2025.

Welcome to our annual overview of the investing landscape in the Hungarian marketplace. Within these pages, we look at the trends for foreign direct investment, the hopes for the economy in 2025 and discuss the likely development paths for commercial real estate. We investigate the continued expansion of the business services sector, now spreading far beyond Budapest’s borders to Hungary’s countryside university cities, and take the temperature of the country’s drive toward a net-zero future. We even dust off our crystal ball to look at how Europe and Hungary can adapt to a “polycrisis” world with our reporting from the Protechtor Future Summit. 

Hungary's annualized consumer price index reached 3.7% in November, up from 3.2% in the previous month, according to data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH).

Discover the essence of Hungarian fine dining with Fine Restaurants, the flagship gastronomic publication of the Budapest Business Journal. https://lnkd.in/dGgAcxJZ For over 25 years, this renowned guide has been a beacon for food lovers, spotlighting Hungary’s evolving culinary landscape. #finedining #hungary #restaurants #finerestaurants #gastronomic #foodlovers #culinary

Hungary's Business Services sector is showcasing resilience and adaptability amidst shifting economic conditions, according to a survey by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency. #Hungary #BSC #SSC #Business #Economy

With insightful thoughts about the Hungarian finance world from the likes of Tamas Leder, Hungary country general manager at Revolut; Bence Toreky, principal product manager for Wise; and Tamas Vekasi, country managing partner of EY Hungary, this is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the trends and personalities defining the industry today. Top 50 Financial Executives in Hungary 2024 publication highlights some of the most influential figures shaping Hungary’s financial services sector. This English-language publication offers an exclusive look into the top 50 individuals driving innovation in the Hungarian finance sector. With detailed biographies and expertly curated insights, it’s your guide to the financial world as we step further into the 21st century. Grab your copy now and meet the faces behind the financial headlines! https://lnkd.in/dUrdY4bK #FinancialExecutives #HungaryFinance #Leadership #Innovation #Top50

György Éder, CEO of OTP Fund Management, brings nearly 30 years of expertise in money and capital markets, portfolio management, and strategic leadership to Hungary’s financial sector. As a leader, he emphasizes the importance of financial education, leveraging AI for competitive advantage, and creating an attractive, balanced workplace to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the industry. #Finance #Top50 #Hungary #Business #OTP #Innovation