Hungary Factory Activity at 10-Month High âšī¸
The HALPIM Manufacturing PMI slightly increased to 51.2 in March 2025, indicating modest economic expansion with rising employment and purchase prices, but declining production and new orders.
Mixed economic signals suggest moderate manufacturing sector performance, with potential implications for broad market indices and industrial sectors
Hungary Producer Inflation Slows in February âšī¸
Hungary's annual producer inflation decreased to 8.2% in February 2025, showing a continued slowdown in price increases across various industrial sectors with monthly producer prices declining by 0.4%.
Moderate inflation moderation with minimal direct implications for broader market sentiment, primarily affecting regional economic indicators
Hungary Gross Wage Growth Nears 2-Year Low âšī¸
Hungary's average wages grew by 10.4% year-on-year in January 2025, showing a slight deceleration in wage growth compared to the previous month, with variations across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Modest wage growth indicates stable economic conditions with minimal direct implications for broader market dynamics
Hungary Jobless Rate Falls to 4.4% in December - February âšī¸
Hungary's unemployment rate decreased to 4.4% in the three-month period to February 2025, with total unemployed individuals dropping by 16,000 and total employed persons increasing by 2.6 thousand.
Modest labor market changes with minimal direct impact on broader market indices or portfolio holdings. Slight positive trend in employment metrics.
Hungary Current Account Shifts to Surplus đ
Hungary's current account improved in Q4 2024, recording a surplus of EUR 0.11 billion compared to a deficit in the previous year, driven by a higher services surplus and narrower income deficits.
Modest macroeconomic improvement for emerging markets, with minor positive signals for regional economic performance