Economic policy

This section reports on economic policy initiatives of the Czech government, the EU, and other entities that have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the country. It also includes information on economic priorities of the AmCham and other leading associations.

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2nd May 2018 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Low inflation despite high wages

Czech economic growth to continue on the back of domestic demand We keep our 2018 GDP growth forecast unchanged at 3.8%. Household consumption should remain strong on the back of rapid wage growth, while a lack of production capacity will likely propel investment.

25th April 2018 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

ECB preview: A general repetition no one really needs

Thursday's ECB meeting will again be one of those most of their officials would rather skip if they could. It should only serve as the prelude to the first QE showdown in June

24th April 2018 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

IMF: World Economic Outlook, April 2018: Cyclical Upswing, Structural Change

The IMF new World Economic Outlook report projects that advanced economies as a group will continue to expand above their potential growth rates this year and next before decelerating, while growth in emerging market and developing economies will rise before leveling off. For most countries, current favorable growth rates will not last.