The slowdown in Czech GDP in Q1, to 3.1% y/y from 4.0% y/y, confirms that last year’s bumper growth rates were temporary. But the economy is still strong and today’s figures, coming alongside continued improvements in the labour market and rising inflation, mean the MPC may tone down some of its recent dovish rhetoric.
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