Czech Republic

Unpegged Swiss franc will influence short-term consumer behaviour but not asset or loan portfolio quality across CE.

Rising Swiss franc and Greek political risk threaten Central Europe's currencies but various factors should limit damage

Visegrad citizens are relatively satisfied with their own personal situation, but are critical of their societies

With conditions bleak in the euro-area, reviving domestic demand could supply resilience, absent a political crisis

Sweden will likely stand alone in its decision yesterday to recognise Palestine

Falling domestic prices call for monetary easing -- but policy may change if Fed rate hikes prompt capital outflows

Mounting political risks and geostrategic strain will derail Europe's recovery this year, blunting impact of ECB action

Like his Slovak colleague, historical memories may bring the centre-left Czech premier round behind Russian sanctions.