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CZECHIA: CNB's Prochazka Says 50bp Cut In August Is "Highly Unlikely"

CZECHIA
  • CNB's Jan Prochazka told Novinky.cz that inflation is now under control and the central bank can move to the "fine-tuning" phase, while monetary policy remains restrictive despite a series of rate cuts. Prochazka said that he will be monitoring domestic data and ECB action before making his mind on the next move in Czech rates. Prochazka noted that the CNB could "lower rates further, or maybe (...) take a pause" but another 50bp cut in August is "highly unlikely."
  • This comes after CNB Deputy Governor Eva Zamrazilova said that the recent inflation data confirmed that there is still room for monetary easing, but it is unlikely to be delivered in steep moves.
  • President Petr Pavel said that all NATO member states except Hungary have committed to maintain support for Ukraine and accused Russia of waging a hybrid war against the West.

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