Czech Republic: Retail sales disappoint

Today’s retail sales data for the Czech Republic continue to point to subdued domestic demand and the

likelihood of only modest economic growth over the next couple of years. With fiscal consolidation

continuing and the labour market still weak, there is scant prospect of a significant recovery in consumer

spending. That at least should mean underlying inflationary pressures remain restrained.

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