Inflation
The Monetary Council of the Hungarian Central Bank increased the base rate with an unexpected 185 basis points. Now analysts expect a base rate above 10% for the fall, which should help restrain inflation and the depreciation of HUF compared to EUR. Base rate increased to 7.75% The recent increase of 185 basis points is …
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For the last few months, price caps have been in force in Hungary for fuels and some basic grocery items. While originally they were supposed to be expire in May 2022, the price caps were extended until 1 July 2022. Get an overview of the current situation, and see how it affects your Hungarian company. …
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Stagflation is when economic growth slows down while inflation continues to increase. Developments of the last few years, most prominently the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine are making stagflation an increasing possibility. What do projections say, and how can you best prepare your Hungarian business? Factors leading towards stagflation The coronavirus pandemic that …
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Cryptocurrencies are stateless, decentralized, anonymous digital currencies, which have often been viewed as a kind of doomsday insurance. They were supposed to be resilient to the fluctuations of the real world, but they have not exactly delivered on that promise as the new dominant international asset. Currency volatility in the crypto landscape The lack of …
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The war in Ukraine creates uncertainty in the entire region. Scarcity and instability hasten inflation, which at this scale is capable to affect the global economy. These effects are most obvious in the changes to foreign exchange rates. Currency volatility in Europe The fights in Ukraine affects most the countries that are closest, and which …
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When you have funds in excess, it is usually best not to just let them lie around in your pocket or on a bank account, but to make some kind of investment to ensure that your money retains its value, or even turns a profit. But from which investments can you actually expect that, especially …
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We have already written about most changes to taxation in Hungary 2022 – most of which are tied to the ongoing pandemic and the government’s efforts to increase the purchase power of salaries while also creating a more favorable business environment for companies. Now see a summary of the changes, with links to the more …
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Last updated on 28 January 2022. Because of the soaring inflation, Hungary has announced the introduction of a price cap for a handful of basic foods. The price control will be in force starting from 1 February 2022, and will remain in place for 3 months. You can find the official decree here. Price of …
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January is the season for New Year’s resolutions. But can that be applied to accounting and company management? Of course it can! We have compiled a list of handy tips that can make your business life easier in 2022. Have your paperwork ready for inspection The Tax Authority may inspect your paperwork anytime. Make sure …
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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had dire effects on world economy, creating bottlenecks in supply chains, rearranging the labor market, and increasing inflation, with the effects expected to be felt well into 2022. What are the most obvious changes? Find out with us.
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