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GDP grew 1.7%, but August was the 10th most pessimistic since 1995 — do you trust the numbers or your own wallet?

Hungary's statistics office revised second-quarter GDP growth upward, while the purchasing managers' index sank to one of its most pessimistic August readings since 1995. This survey asks how you see that gap — based on your own finances, loans and expectations.

  1. Hungary's statistics office (KSH) says GDP grew 1.7% in Q2, and revised the earlier estimate upward. How well does that match your own financial situation?
  2. At the same time, the purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 51.3 in August — the 10th most pessimistic August reading since 1995. Who do you trust more: the official GDP numbers or business sentiment?
  3. How confident are you that this growth rate will hold for the next six months?
  4. What real GDP growth do you think Hungary can realistically achieve next year?
  5. ING Bank's CEO says lending conditions have tightened. What have you experienced in the past six months? (multiple answers allowed)
  6. ING Bank's CEO says NER-linked companies should be handled so that they cause as little knock-on damage to the economy as possible. Do you agree with this approach?
  7. Agriculture fell 12.4% due to drought, while in poultry farming prices are falling as costs rise. Who do you think will ultimately bear this burden?