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How big is the deflation threat in Central Europe?

The weakness of the latest inflation data in Central Europe has sparked fears that, like the euro-zone, the region could be at risk of falling into a deflationary spiral. In this Watch, we argue that, while inflation may weaken further over the next couple of months, a bout of deflation seems unlikely.

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