Czech National Bank’s June meeting poised to be live; reasoning will be key
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CZECH REPUBLIC: Inflation likely decelerated in May and should remain below the upper bound of the target until October. A later surge may prove transitory, while the full impact of the Hormuz conflict is uncertain. The Czech National Bank may raise rates or stay on hold, but we
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Czech National Bank's June meeting poised to be live; reasoning will be key
Czech National Bank preview: Stable rates amid uncertain times
The desk expects the Czech National Bank (CNB) to maintain its policy rate at 3.75% in the upcoming meeting, reflecting a cautious approach amid rising input costs and geopolitical uncertainties impacting economic performance. Per the full note from ING, the combination of meager growth—real GDP expanded just 0.4% QoQ in Q2 2026—and an uptick in unemployment to 3.3% in June supports a steady rates stance, especially given that inflation is not projected to accelerate uncontrollably despite higher oil prices. With the economy running below potential, risks from global turmoil further complicate the outlook, casting doubt on the near-term GDP forecast and primarily burdening Czech exporters. This emphasizes the current environment, where the CNB seems to prioritize stability over aggressive monetary adjustments, which aligns with our centralized expectations for this currency space.