Czech core inflation tops forecast at 3.1%, reviving second hike debate

Bloomberg · 5 hours ago
Czech core inflation tops forecast at 3.1%, reviving second hike debate
  • Czech core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose to 3.1% in September against the central bank's 2.9% forecast.
  • Both market services prices and goods prices quickened slightly, according to the central bank.
  • Policymakers are set to debate whether to raise interest rates for a second time this year.