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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6th February 2018 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

ING Bank: Czech: Record high foreign trade

The volume of exports reached a record level in 2017, supported by a strong automotive segment whose share of the total Czech export market reached 29% last year.

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

CNB raises rates, but forecasts stronger koruna, fewer hikes

The Czech National Bank (CNB) today increased the repo rate to 0.75%. The decision was unanimous (all five present members voted for a hike). The press conference was more interesting than the decision. Governor Rusnok presented a new forecast, which included the regulator’s projected EUR/CZK trajectory. It shows the CZK strengthening to EUR/CZK 24.6 by year-end. However, the forecast shows limited growth in rates for the remainder of the year. Komercni banka expects slower CZK appreciation and a stronger economy to allow central bankers to normalise rates at a swifter tempo. Komercni banka assumes three more hikes this year, with the repo rate at 1.5% at year-end.

31st January 2018 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

M.Skorepa/Ceska sporitelna compares trade exchange between Czech Republic and Bavaria, Russia, China

In the light of the recent presidential election and the campaign surrounding it, Michal Skorepa, Economist at Ceska sporitelna, has calculated trade volume of the Czech Republic with Bavaria, Germany, compared with trade exchange of the Czech Republic with Russia and China. The calculations are based on data published by the Czech Statistical Office and German Statistical Office.