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Czech Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged, as Expected

BY MT Newswires | ECONOMIC | 11:35 AM EST

11:35 AM EST, 12/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The Czech central bank (CNB) Thursday said its board kept interest rates unchanged, with the two-week repo rate at 3.50%, the discount rate at 2.50% and the Lombard rate at 4.50%.

This decision was expected by market analysts, noted ING.

Lower energy prices will likely bring next year's headline inflation below the target, while core inflation will be exposed to opposing forces, stated ING.

A rate reduction is a viable option mid-next year if downward pressures dominate, added the bank.

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