Hungary upgraded to investment grade

A conservative analyst calls the upgrading of Hungary’s sovereign debt belated but welcome, as it will produce positive feedback for the national economy.

Ruminations on Hungary’s economic challenges

A left-wing sociologist thinks that the government has failed to improve welfare in Hungary. A pro-government economist contends that the Orbán government has been successful in boosting the economy and faces only ‘minor challenges’.

Brexit’s impact on Hungary

A conservative analyst warns that Hungary ought to start factoring in the unfavourable consequences the departure of Great Britain from the EU will have on its economy and international standing.

Next year’s budget passed

A conservative commentator draws a positive balance of the economic policies pursued by the government over the past six years.

Fitch upgrades Hungary

As Hungary regains its investment grade status from Fitch Ratings after four years in the junk category, commentators are divided over what comes next.

Economic recovery praised

Papers close to the government say the reforms are working in Hungary, and they chastise those who refuse to acknowledge this.

Government plans zero budget deficit

Centrist, conservative and pro-government columnists welcome the government’s plans to cut the deficit to zero by 2017 and thus reduce public debt.

Hungary’s credit rating outlook upgraded

As two out of the ‘big four’ upgrade Hungary’s credit rating outlook to positive, commentators ponder the prospects of a future upgrade of Hungarian sovereign debt to investment grade.

Hungarian employment rate on the rise

A conservative analyst deduces from major economic indicators that Hungary is on the right path. He finds the increasing number of new jobs particularly promising.

Hungarian economy grows by 3.4 per cent

Commenting on the latest GDP data, a conservative analyst is optimistic about Hungary’s economic prospects. His left-wing counterpart admits fast growth but at the same time fears that the increase in economic output has no impact on the lives of poorer Hungarians.