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Momentum on CZK Remains Firm Following CNB Aggressive Hike Last Week

CZECHIA
  • At 1pm (London time), the Finance Ministry will publish the quarterly update of its economic forecasts and fiscal outlook.
  • Momentum on CZK has remained firm in recent days following CNB aggressive 125bps hike last week that surprised the market.
  • The table shows that the koruna has been the second best performing currency so far this month (along with the ZAR) among the EM world, up 2.2% against the greenback.
  • EURCZK continues to retrace lower this morning after recently breaking below its key support at 25.25; next level to watch on the downside stands at 25. On the topside, first resistance stands at 25.37, followed by 25.44 (50DMA).
  • Czech 10Y yield has been consolidating slightly lower after its sharp upside move last Thursday; ST support to watch on the downside stands at 2.50%. On the topside, resistance to watch stands at 2.65%.

Source: Bloomberg/MNI

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