Czech housing prices may slow, but buyers should not expect a crash
Analysts see affordability limits curbing price growth, while expensive mortgages keep pressure on rentals and household budgets.
EU gives initial approval to Czechia’s final CZK 23 billion recovery payment
The funding supports affordable housing, Prague public transport and health care. Payment is expected in December after further EU review.
Cheap imports to Czechia plunge 81 percent after new EU customs duty
Customs figures show a sharp fall in low-value imports since June, while a proposed November handling fee could add to shopping costs.
Cold comfort: One in four Czechs struggle to stay warm at home
A new survey reveals growing concerns over heating costs, with more than half of Czech households planning to cut energy use this winter.
Half-price restaurant meals to help Czech households facing hardship
A new pilot that launched Nov. 1 will connect people in financial difficulty with discounted meals. Three Prague restaurants have joined the network.
Czech retail sales rise 4.1 percent, but higher living costs cloud outlook
Online retailers led September’s growth as household spending held up. Analysts warn energy bills and renewed inflation could curb demand in 2027.
Czech fuel price caps fall Friday, with petrol below CZK 42 a liter
The maximum diesel price will drop to CZK 47.91 and petrol to CZK 41.84 on Nov. 6, as the government’s temporary price controls continue.
Czech National Bank raises rates and cuts growth forecast as inflation risks rise
The expected quarter-point increase brings the benchmark to its highest level since early 2025, with limited immediate reaction from the crown.
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US election result offers Czech economy limited relief, analysts say
Democrats’ congressional victory could ease some market pressures, but economists say energy costs and trade policy will matter more for Czechia.
Czech inflation eases to 2.4 percent, but analysts warn of renewed price rises
Cheaper food helped slow annual inflation in October, while energy and services grew more expensive. Economists expect inflation above 3 percent in 2027.
Czechia’s Ukraine loan opt-out could complicate EU budget talks
Prague and Bratislava reportedly plan to sit out a new €45 billion loan, as Ukraine’s supporters link aid contributions to EU funding.
Czech Christmas carp prices set to rise despite plentiful supply
A dry summer has left fish farmers facing higher costs and unexpected losses, but early harvests suggest the holiday staple will remain widely available
EXPLAINED: How the Czech National Bank‘s rate change could affect you
How a coming rate hike influences the economy and your wallet, and why it’s happening.
How the US midterms could affect Czech jobs, security and your money
Americans vote Nov. 3, but the consequences reach Czechia through trade, Ukraine and financial markets. Here’s what Congress could change.
REVEALED: The worrying link between migration and poverty in Czechia
Czechia’s migrant population is growing, but foreigners are more at risk of struggling to make ends meet.
Czech central bank expected to raise interest rate to 4 percent Thursday
Analysts anticipate a quarter-point increase as persistent price pressures and higher energy costs complicate the outlook for inflation.
ČEZ to raise electricity and gas prices for 1.6 million customers in January
Customers without fixed energy prices face higher charges from January 2027, as ČEZ joins other suppliers in responding to rising wholesale costs.
