CBA MACROECONOMIC FORECAST FOR Q3 2026

Interview with Economist Petr Dufek

Interview with Economist Adam Ruschka

CBA Hypomonitor: Higher Rates Cooled the July Mortgage Market, but Not Its Strength

The Czech BCSD Presidium Recommended Three Priorities to the RVUR for 2026–2027

A slight deterioration in economic sentiment is not a signal for lower interest rates

Two bank stress tests, one conclusion: the resilience of Czech banks

Parents are expecting a calmer start to the school year. Fewer families than in recent years anticipate spending more than 5,000 crowns

The share of new mortgages with energy performance certificates fell to 36% in the second quarter of 2026

Chief Economist of the Czech Banking Association (Part 15)

The Czech capacity mechanism under the Clean Industry Support Agreement (CISAF) Framework has been approved

Banking Statistics for June 2026

Four Stories from the June Data: Energy, Exports, Wages, and Housing Starts

Financial literacy among Czechs is rising slightly again, but people are unsure how to prepare for retirement

CBA Hypomonitor: Higher Rates and Regulations Have Slowed Mortgage Growth, but the Market Remained Strong in June

Banking Statistics for May 2026

GDP Revision Shows Improved Productivity, but High Savings and Rising Real Estate Prices Persist

The Czech Banking Association has elected new leadership; Aleš Blažek is the president

Czechs Want to Own Their Own Homes Even If It Means Higher Monthly Payments. Family Support and Investments Can Help

CBA Economic Associations (Part 8): The Strait of Hormuz and Bonds

CBA Hypomonitor: A slight rise in mortgage rates to 4.67% sustained solid activity in May

June sentiment brought mild optimism for growth, but warnings about inflation and the labor market

The CNB raised its interest rate to 3.75% and is likely to hold it there until the fall

Czech pupils finish fifth in European Money Quiz final

Interest-free loans for energy renovation of houses

Share of new mortgages with energy performance certificates rises to 40% in Q1 2026

#nePINdej! and Red Flags at Rock for People

Hládek: beware of currency conversion when making payments abroad

April industry numbers show economy in solid shape

Lower May inflation amid stronger wage growth poses a triple dilemma for the CNB

The Bankers Chair: Jan Juchelka

CBA Macroeconomic Forecast 2Q 26

Interview with economist Petr Gapek

Interview with economist Helena Horská

CBA Chief Economist (Episode 13)

Even April rewrote mortgage highs with a still-low rate of 4.52%

May sentiment cooled household purchase plans

CBA MONITOR website in new version

Building societies again significantly increased the number and volume of loans in the first quarter

Banking Statistics for March 2026

Retail sales strengthened further in March, contrasting with a weaker construction industry

E-scammers tried to steal over 4 billion crowns in the first quarter, banks saved 3.4 billion for clients

The Bankers Chair: Igor Vida

Translation of the PACT methodology

Energy shock divides the mood in the economy

High March diesel price rise, at the third lowest price in the EU

CBA Hypomonitor: March continued with a temporary boom in mortgages, thanks to a lower rate of 4.43%

Hládek: Czechs made over 3.3 billion cashless transactions last year

Chief Economist of the CBA (episode 12)

Banking statistics for February 2026: A great month before Hormuz

Market Forces in Mortgage Rates: Rising market interest rates have had only a partial impact on mortgage rates. Strong competition in the market helps

Prague gymnasiums won the national round of European Money Quiz and the final of Czech Money Quiz

CBA Hypomonitor: February continued with a temporary boom in mortgages at 4.46%

CBA Chief Economist (episode 11)

The second annual Financial Education Day

House prices up 12 percent last year, rental housing up 10 percent in some regions

Wages closed stronger last year and could add another 4% in real terms this year

Banking statistics for January 2026