The Czech unemployment rate rose slightly in July, an often-seen seasonal effect. But the labour market is still tight and job vacancies increased to new historical highs.

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One of the largest European banks, the French BNP Paribas, strengthens its activities in the Czech Republic. With its new Hello bank brand it targets young clients and cooperates with fintech companies. "The Bank is designed to expand the use of digital technologies that are popular with young people. We are doing the same in Germany," says BNP Paribas Chairman Jean Lemierre to E15.cz 

The foreign trade balance reached a CZK98.5 billion surplus in the first half of 2018, ending below last year's level due to stronger investments, higher oil prices and a deceleration in car exports. But this is still reasonable result given a 5% strengthening in the koruna, constrained capacity of Czech producers and weaker foreign demand.