Big Mac Index: Czech crown lacks bite against the US dollar
The Economist's index is a stark reminder of how undervalued the Czech crown is and, with a worsening exchange rate, the situation doesn't look rosy.
Price Czech: How much does a movie cost in Prague—why are you paying more?
With significant jumps in ticket prices and refreshment prices that rival a restaurant meal, a movie night in the Czech capital can be a budgetary stretch.
Vinohrady out-poshes Malá Strana: Housing prices are redrawing Prague’s status map
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Long-established neighborhoods are gradually losing top-price status as districts near metro stations become increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Czech investment group takes on Groupon’s revival with high stakes strategy
Success would be a milestone for Czech business on the global stage, proving small-market countries can lead major corporate recoveries.
From sweets to sofas: Trump’s tariff plan may hike prices on popular imports in Czechia
The next US president's promise of a slapping a universal tariff on all EU imports would, most likely, push up consumer prices in Czechia.
Pension reform passes: What does it mean for your retirement age and payments?
Among a host of approved changes to the country's law is a de facto increase in the retirement age for people born after 1965.
ASK AN EXPERT: Should I get professional investment help?
Deciding whether to go it alone or pay expert managers will make a big difference to your investment journey.
Employer in Czechia? Get to grips with new reporting requirements
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Legislative changes impact employers’ responsibilities while allowing free entry to the labor market for expats from nine countries.
Prague's Karlín celebrates key driver of Czech economic growth with ABSL festival
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The ‘Czech Edge’ takes center stage at the Association of Business Service Leaders's annual conference, now a festival, spread across venues in Karlín.
Economist: How a Trump election win may make Czech mortgages more expensive
Wider US deficits, inflation, and higher yields on long-term US bonds are likely to cause contagion in the EU and Czechia, Lukáš Kovanda explains.
The man behind the 'Czech sphinx': Tycoon Křetínský sets sights on global empire
Czechia's third-richest man, poised to take over the British Royal Mail, has been called enigmatic with some questioning his business ties and deals.
What lies ahead for the Czech labor market? 5 key insights
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Turbulence from political, legislative and economic perspectives is leading to a reduction in the pace of hiring among Czech employers.
Czechia is embracing the euro: Here's how you can benefit
It’s becoming easier to send euros, more profitable to deposit them, and many will be paid with the shared currency next year.
Is 2024 the year to take out a mortgage in Czechia?
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The prospect of renewed house price growth makes now a good time to consider buying a home.
Market watch: What are Czechia's most popular stocks to invest in?
US tech giants are the most investable stocks in Czechia, though the strongly performing Prague Stock Exchange makes Czech firms good investment choices.
Vacation inflation: Where the weakening crown will cost you more this spring
The crown has depreciated heavily against major world currencies in the past 12 months – but some destinations will be cheaper than last year.
Inflation dips to lowest level since 2018: What's cheaper in Czechia?
Following a high base in 2023, the government and Czech National Bank have finally managed to quell the nation's soaring inflation.
