Czech Republic

  • Nov 6, 2008
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CZECH REPUBLIC: CNB cuts interest rates by 75 bps

The National Bank (CNB) today reduced interest rates by 75 basis points (bp), surprising most...

Czech Republic
  • Nov 4, 2008
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EUROPE/CZECH REPUBLIC: Factory opens as market tanks

German automotive association VBIK announced today that new car registrations fell by 8.2%...

Czech Republic
  • Oct 28, 2008
  • 7 min read

CEE: Automotive sector looks resilient -- for now

While the world's car producers have suffered gravely in 2008, carmakers in CEE plan to expand...

  • Oct 27, 2008
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CZECH REPUBLIC: ODS divided after renewed poll defeat

The leadership of the ruling Civic Democrats (ODS) yesterday agreed to continue with the current...

Czech Republic
  • Oct 23, 2008
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CZECH REPUBLIC: MPs still back unpopular government

The koruna fell against the euro and dollar this morning, reaching its lowest against the euro...

Czech Republic
  • Oct 9, 2008
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CEE: Central banks hold rates steady amid crisis

In a brief statement, the Czech National Bank said it had analysed the financial situation at...

  • Oct 8, 2008
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CZECH REPUBLIC: Prague wants gaffe-free half year

The Czech Republic's six-month EU presidency starts in January. Despite the global financial...

Czech Republic
  • Oct 7, 2008
  • 2 min read

CEE: US authorities seem close to easing visa regime

The US embassy in Prague has refused to confirm that US Secretary for Homeland Security Michael...

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