Czech PMI rises above 50 for the first time in over three years

Czechia’s manufacturing PMI index, compiled monthly by the S&P Global market intelligence company, posted 50.2 in June, returning above the 50-point mark separating growth and decline for the first time in over three years.

Polish manufacturing suffers sharp contraction to 44.8 in June as new orders slump

The Polish manufacturing sector faced its steepest contraction in over two-and-a-half years in June, with a sharp decline in both output and new orders, according to S&P Global's latest Purchasing Managers’ Index survey published in June.

Hungarian economy faces weak growth, slow path to price stability, central bank report shows

Hungary's economy continues to struggle with weak momentum and only a gradual improvement in inflation, the National Bank of Hungary said in its latest Inflation Report.

Czech statisticians improve GDP estimate to 2.4% Q1

Czech gross domestic product increased by 2.4% year on year and by 0.7% quarter on quarter in the first quarter of this year, following a revision by the Czech Statistical Office on the previously published 2.2% y/y and 0.8% q/q.

ING: Unemployment rate drops further than expected in Hungary

Recent labour market data show that demographic decline and voluntary exits are key factors to watch out for. Meanwhile, gloomy macroeconomic conditions are leading to redundancies. A bleak outlook is prompting companies to consider downsizing.

Czech National Bank keeps rates at 3.5%

The Czech National Bank has kept the main interest rate at 3.5% following a unanimous decision at the monetary board meeting on June 25. The decision was widely expected.

Polish public support for Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership drops sharply – poll

Public backing in Poland for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and Nato has fallen significantly since the start of the war, according to a new survey by the research agency IBRiS.

Hungary’s MNB leaves rates on hold, won’t rush to restart easing cycle

The Hungarian central bank (MNB) left its base rate on hold on June 24 at 6.50% for the ninth month in a row.

Polish retail sales ease growth in May but still point to sustained consumption as pillar of growth

Polish retail sales grew 4.4% year on year in constant prices in May, a marked slowdown from the 7.6% y/y increase recorded in April.

Polish PPI eases decline rate slightly in May

Poland's producer price index fell 1.5% year on year in May, following a revised decline of 1.6% y/y in April.

Slovak unemployment stays at 3.71% in May

Unemployment in Slovakia stayed at 3.71% in May, the same as in the previous month. The April level was the lowest on record since 1993. Year on year, it dropped by 0.07 percentage points.

Who hold the most gold reserves?

In 2025, gold prices reached unprecedented levels, with spot gold trading at above $3,932 per troy ounce as of May 7th, an increase of over 83% within just a year.

Polish core inflation eases growth to 3.3% y/y in May

Poland’s core inflation, an indicator that measures price growth without including prices of food and energy, eased growth to 3.3% year on year in May after a gain of 3.4% y/y the preceding month.

Polish CPI growth nears central bank’s target after growing 4% y/y in May

Poland’s consumer price index rose 4% year on year in May, easing from 4.3% y/y the preceding month, data published by the national statistics office GUS on June 13 showed.

Hungary’s battery sector remains in deep recession

Global overcapacity, cooling demand and domestic operational setbacks are weighing on EV battery production.

Slovak inflation spikes to 4.1% y/y in May, highest since 2023

Consumer price indices in Slovakia increased by 4.1% year on year in May, the highest value since December, and returned to an accelerating trajectory after easing in April to 3.7% y/y.

Hungary’s headline inflation edges up despite cap on profit margins

Hungary’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.4% (chart) in May from 4.2% in April, slightly exceeding market expectations, despite the cap on profit margins on food and household items. Consumer prices rose by 0.2% month on month.

Slovak industry returns to decline of 0.4% y/y in April

Czech statisticians refine May inflation to 2.4% y/y

This is slower than the 2.8% y/y flash estimate released last week, but still a 0.6 percentage point acceleration on the 1.8% y/y April easing.

Fitch affirms Hungary’s 'BBB' rating, slashes 2025 growth forecast to 0.7%

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Hungary’s sovereign debt rating at 'BBB' with a stable outlook, the lowest tier of investment grade, but significantly cut its 2025 GDP growth projection to just 0.7%, down from the 2.5% it anticipated in December.