{
  "id": 12585432,
  "title": "Czech Koruna: CNB path lifted on inflation risks – Standard Chartered",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/czech-koruna-cnb-path-lifted-on-inflation-risks-standard-chartered",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:35:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/czech-koruna-cnb-path-lifted-on-inflation-risks-standard-chartered-202610070835"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Standard Chartered expects the Czech National Bank (CNB) to make two additional 25 basis points hikes in November 2026 and Q1-2027, bringing the total cumulative tightening to 75 basis points and the policy rate to 4.25% by the end of Q1-2027. This follows a pre-emptive 25 basis points hike in June, which was not anticipated. The bank has raised its 2027 CPI inflation forecast to 2.6% from 2.0%, due to ongoing Middle East risks. Markets currently anticipate more than 100 basis points of tightening over the next year, but the CNB may be willing to allow some of this hawkish market pricing to continue. Domestic core inflation has remained high at around 3% this year, the upper bound of the central bank's target range. Externally, the Middle East conflict will play a crucial role in the outlook, particularly its impact on energy prices. The rate paths of major central banks, such as a more hawkish Federal Reserve and European Central Bank, could increase the likelihood of further CNB tightening beyond November, while a dovish shift could lead to a hold after the November hike.",
  "summary": "Standard Chartered’s Saabir Salad now expects the Czech National Bank to deliver two additional 25bps hikes, in November 2026 and Q1-2027, after a pre-emptive move in June. This would lift cumulative tightening to 75bps and the policy rate to 4.25% by end-Q1-2027.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}