The Czech Banking Association's forecast panel expects the domestic economy to grow by 2.1% this year. The estimate is more optimistic than the May forecast, which predicted only 1.7% for this year. The improvement comes despite the higher 15% US tariffs, which are expected to remain in place in 2026.
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The Czech economy is expected to grow by 2.1% this year, while next year it should be a tenth less. The forecast is thus more optimistic than the May forecast, which only counted on 1.7% for this year. The improvement comes despite the higher 15% US tariffs, which are expected to remain in place in 2026.
August 2025: the CBA improved its outlook for the Czech economy. 2.1% growth confirms resilience and slightly higher inflation leads to a more cautious CNB
The rate fell slightly further to 4.53%.
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA (adjusted for published data on core inflation from the CNB and registered unemployment data, 18:00 8 August)
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
In June 2025, banks and building societies granted new mortgages worth CZK 29.4 billion.
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Average mortgage rate fell to 4.6%
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
The Czech Banking Association has downgraded its growth outlook for the domestic economy this year to 1.7%. The February macroeconomic forecast had expected growth of 2.1%. The negative impact of the trade wars and the uncertainty associated with them contributed significantly to the lower outlook. Next year, the growth rate should accelerate slightly to 2.0%.
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
The Czech economy will grow more slowly this year, by 1.7%. This is expected by the CBA macroeconomic forecast. The negative impact of trade wars and the uncertainty associated with them have significantly contributed to the worse outlook. Next year, the growth rate should accelerate slightly to 2.0%.
May 2025: the CBA has downgraded the outlook for the Czech economy. It will grow by 1.7% this year, 2% next year. Economists predict 12% US tariffs
Despite the slight correction, April continued to see strong volumes of new mortgages supported by another slight decline in the average mortgage rate to 4.65%.
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Significant slowdown in April consumer inflation to 1.8% yoy, but still strong core inflation growth
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
March continued to see strong new mortgage volumes supported by another slight fall in the average rate to 4.68%
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
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Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
The CNB Bank Board left interest rates unchanged in March.
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
February still suggests continued strong volumes of new mortgages, thanks to a further decline in the average rate to 4.72%.
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
House prices up 10.7%
The Czech economy will grow by 2.1% this year. According to the CBA's macroeconomic forecast. The outlook is significantly affected by the uncertainty of trade wars. In the baseline scenario, we expect consumer prices to grow by a similar annual rate of 2.4% this year as last year, with only a slight slowdown to 2.2% in 2026.
The domestic economy will grow by 2.1% this year, according to the CBA's macroeconomic forecast. The outlook is significantly affected by uncertainty about the onset of trade wars. In the baseline scenario, we expect consumer prices to grow by a similar annual rate of 2.4% this year as last year, with only a slight slowdown to 2.2% in 2026. The CNB's interest rates are likely to continue to fall gradually, with the two-week repo rate reaching 3.25% this year and 3% next year.
February 2025: the CBA worsened the economic outlook
Average mortgage rate fell to 4.78 per cent
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Average mortgage rate fell to 4.8 percent
Economic commentary by Jaromir Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromír Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jaromír Šindel, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Average mortgage rate fell to 4.85 per cent
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
The domestic economy would grow by 1% year on year this year, similar to the value expected in the previous forecast. GDP is forecast to accelerate by 2.3% next year. Compared to the previous forecast, the estimate for 2025 has been revised downwards by almost half a percentage point, mainly due to weaker developments abroad.
Average mortgage rate fell to 4.9 per cent
The Czech economy will grow by 1% year-on-year this year, with GDP forecast to accelerate by 2.3% next year. Compared to the previous forecast, the estimate for 2025 has been revised downwards by almost half a percentage point, mainly due to weaker developments abroad.
November 2024: Domestic economic growth will be moderate this year, targets just above 2% next year, but slower than expected in the August forecast
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Average mortgage rate fell to 4.96 per cent
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Industry above expectations in August due to the impact of the holidays, stagnated during the summer
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
The average mortgage rate fell to 4.98 percent, the lowest in two years
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
The domestic economy will grow more slowly than expected this year. Annual growth will be 0.9%, down half a percentage point from the May forecast. The weaker development is linked to the unfavourable outlook for foreign demand.
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
The domestic economy will grow more slowly than expected this year. Annual growth will be 0.9%, down half a percentage point from the May forecast. The weaker development is linked to the unfavourable outlook for foreign demand. In the next episode, we will interview economist Jaromír Šindel.
The average rate increased slightly to 5.07 percent
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
August 2024: Growth of the domestic economy will be weaker this year, the optimistic expectations from the previous forecast have not been met
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Average interest rate fell to 5.06%
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
The average mortgage rate fell to 5.07% in May.
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
The average mortgage rate fell to 5.10%.
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
May 2024: This year's recovery will be gradual, growth should accelerate next year, inflation will remain at the central bank's 2% target this year and next
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Average mortgage rate fell to 5.19%
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Average mortgage rate fell to 5.36% in February
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Sales of older and new homes increased by tens of percent during 2023
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
February 2024: The domestic economy will recover slowly this year. Growth expected to be only 1.2%, inflation close to central bank's target
Interest in mortgages almost doubled year-on-year in January.
Interview with Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the Czech Banking Association
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Interview with Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Interview with Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Interview with Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Mortgage market continues to revive, interest rate fell to 5.65% in December
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Commentary by Miroslav Zámečník, Chief Advisor of the Czech Banking Association
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
Economic commentary by Jakub Seidler, Chief Economist of the CBA
CBA Hypomonitor: Mortgage market held at October level in November, interest rate fell to 5.67 %