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Czech National Bank holds rates
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National central banks hold rates across Europe
Albania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway and Sweden all leave policy unchanged
CNB digital asset portfolio is about real learning, says Michl
Governor says bank is not looking to simulate reality but ‘touch it’ with experimental bitcoin holding
Czech Republic, Moldova and Norway hold rates
CNB says services inflation is still high, Moldova is recovering and Norway says it is in no hurry
CNB joins Europe’s bank regulators to warn of crypto risks
Consumer interest driven partly by ‘aggressive’ promotion on social media, say authorities
Central banks buying more gold after July lull – WGC
Kazakhstan was largest buyer in August; Bank Indonesia reportedly sells 11 tonnes
Central Europe’s central banks hold rates
Switzerland, Czech Republic and Hungary keep policy steady
Central banks purchasing less gold, says WGC
July figures show a slowdown in net purchases of the precious metal
Czech Republic holds rates again and upgrades growth outlook
CNB says economy running hot on all fronts warrants restrictiveness in monetary stance
Czech National Bank adds crypto exchange stocks to portfolio
Purchase of Coinbase shares takes bank’s equity holdings to $12.8 billion, SEC filing reveals
Czech central bank holds rates in unanimous decision
CNB takes wait-and-see approach despite strong economic growth
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Czech National Bank reduces rates by 25 basis points
CNB makes “very cautious” move amid domestic economic recovery and international uncertainty