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AI GDP nowcasts trail human-adjusted forecasts by 0.01 points
Since 2023, the Czech National Bank's human-adjusted GDP nowcasts have recorded an error of 0.21 percentage points, against Random Forest's 0.22. The bank will update model weights quarterly using recent performance.
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First tokenised koruna bonds settle almost instantly in tests
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has issued its first tokenised koruna bonds and tested near-instant settlement on distributed ledger technology.
Reserve diversification adds corporate bonds and internal MBS management
Investment-grade corporate bonds now form part of the Czech National Bank's (CNB) reserves, while mortgage-backed securities move to internal management.
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Repo rate rises to 4 percent as 2027 inflation forecast climbs
The Czech National Bank (CNB) raised its two-week repo rate by 25 basis points to 4 percent.
Two-week repo rate raised by 25 basis points to 4.00 percent
The Czech National Bank (CNB) raised its two-week repo rate by 25 basis points to 4.00 percent.
Adam and Zeman take IMF posts from November 1
Tomáš Adam and Mikuláš Zeman of the Czech National Bank (CNB) will take International Monetary Fund (IMF) posts on November 1, 2026.
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Crypto licences leave investors exposed to losses and fraud
Five crypto-service applications have reached the Czech National Bank (CNB) since the MiCA transition ended on July 1, 2026.
Šatran named director of Moravia Regional Division
The Czech National Bank's Bank Board has appointed Lumír Šatran as Director of the Moravia Regional Division in the Cash and Payments Department.
Czech economic statistics portal adds dynamic charts and REST API
Czech economic and financial statistics became accessible through a redesigned web portal and an updated ARAD database on October 8, 2026.
Jindřichová appointed deputy head of cash and payments
The Czech National Bank appointed Denisa Jindřichová as Deputy Executive Director of the Cash and Payments Department effective October 1, 2026.
Treasury launches 3.7 percent savings account for local governments
The Czech National Bank and the Ministry of Finance have launched a new Treasury savings account paying 3.7 percent for municipalities and regions.
Central bank takes second place in Prague employer ranking
In the Pluxee Employer of the Year 2026 competition, the Czech National Bank secured second place among Prague organisations with up to 5,000 employees.