Komerční banka cuts Czech 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.7%

PUBT · 2d ago
Komerční banka cuts Czech 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.7%
  • Komerční banka cut its 2026 Czech GDP growth forecast to 1.7% from 2.1%, citing weaker activity and the Middle East conflict.
  • The 2027 growth forecast fell to 2.3% from 2.6%, with household consumption and investment remaining the main drivers.
  • Inflation is forecast to accelerate to 3% from 2.1% in 2026, driven by higher energy and food prices.
  • The CNB is expected to raise its 2W repo rate to 4% in November, holding it through the end of 2027.
  • Tighter financial conditions are expected to slow lending growth next year, with mortgage cooling continuing and corporate borrowing facing constraints.


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