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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5th May 2021 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

The economy at the beginning of a strong expansion

Year-on-year data from the real economy will start to show a strong expansion from March, due to comparison with last year's pandemic outbreak. On a month-on-month basis, however, we expect weak data in the case of retail sales, as stores have closed. The manufacturing could grow in March despite problems with the supply of components. Higher prices at petrol stations will increase year-on-year inflation. For the time being, the CNB will wait for further developments. We expect interest rates to continue to rise in the fourth quarter of this year, respectively, once the risks associated with the epidemic have subsided.

3rd May 2021 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Czech economy falls by less than previously feared in 1Q

The preliminary GDP figure for the first quarter surprised on the upside. The economy fell just 0.3% QoQ, with pandemic restrictions being in place through the quarter. For the whole year, we expect GDP growth to be around 3%, although pandemic-related uncertainty remains elevated

28th April 2021 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Czech Economic Outlook: Hawks returning

Economy on threshold of rapid expansion The Czech economy is likely to rebound to growth in the second quarter of this year, and this growth will likely accelerate in subsequent quarters.