Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

This section reports on economic policy initiatives of the Czech government, the EU, and other entities that have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the country. It also includes information on economic priorities of the AmCham and other leading associations.

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16th February 2023 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


AmChamIntel looked into possible path of inflation and Czech koruna, and the root causes of today’s volatility

Yesterday, a group of business executives joined Jaromír Šindel of Citibank, Martin Skřehota of Carrier, and Robert Grader of  Marriott Hotels to discuss possible path of inflation and Czech koruna, and the root causes of today’s volatility at our AmChamIntel session.
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15th February 2023 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


How Will Europe Respond to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act?

EU leaders searching for a response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act are grappling with how to match foreign investment incentives while fearing potential relocations. Citi Research explores Europe’s options. The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act sets out plans for $369 billion in subsidies for green industry and energy over a decade, many of which discriminate against foreign producers. The EU is expected to respond to the IRA, but what options are available to it? In a new Citi Research report, a team of economists, strategists and analysts explore that question.
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26th May 2022 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Erste Group outlook: CEE economies proving resilient so far

Weakened GDP growth in 2022 Increased inflation due to higher energy and food prices Erste Group remains on solid growth track While economic growth in CEE and Austria remained robust during the first quarter of 2022, the full-year outlook for the region has been lowered– as it has for Europe as a whole. Inflation levels in the CEE region are expected to remain elevated.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic