Free Trial

Koruna Barely Changed, CNB Comments On GDP Report Eyed

CZK

EUR/CZK operates within a familiar range, struggling to break out of it despite the release of below-forecast GDP data. The rate changes hands +0.009 at 24.747, with bulls looking for gains past the 200-DMA (24.792) before targeting the 50-DMA (25.066) and the 100-DMA (25.103). On the flip side, bears keep an eye on Jan 8 low of 24.458.

  • Flash Q1 GDP readings proved weaker than expected, with the economy growing 0.2% Y/Y versus Bloomberg consensus forecast of +0.4% and the CNB's projection of +0.3% (+0.35% if rounded to two d.p.). The central bank will release comments on the latest GDP report at 12:00BST/13:00CEST.
  • CZGBs are slightly firmer at the short end, while the longer end is slightly weaker and the 5-7 sector underperforms. The PX Index is little changed on the session.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.