Daily economic news from the Czech Republic: overview of the past 24 hours: the Czech koruna, Samsung, IMF, bitcoin (26 February 2025)

Overview of the latest economic events in the Czech Republic

The Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic today presented the draft state budget for 2026, which envisages a deficit of CZK 250 billion. The main priorities of the budget are investments in infrastructure, education and health care. The government plans to increase spending on the construction of highways and modernisation of the railway network by 15 % compared to the previous year. In the education sector, it is planned to increase teachers' salaries by 10 % and to support the digitisation of teaching. The health sector will receive additional funds for the modernisation of hospitals and the purchase of new medical equipment. At the same time, the Ministry of Finance plans to increase some taxes to reduce the budget deficit. The draft budget will now be discussed in the Chamber of Deputies.

Foreign investments - trends and attractions: 24-hour overview

South Korean company Samsung has announced its intention to build a new centre for research and development in the field of artificial intelligence in the Czech Republic. The investment of CZK 2 billion aims to strengthen the company's global position in the technology sector. The new centre is expected to employ up to 500 computer science and machine learning experts. The project involves cooperation with Czech universities and research institutions to develop innovative solutions for various industrial applications. The centre is expected to be operational in the first half of 2027. This investment confirms the growing attractiveness of the Czech Republic for foreign technology companies.

Significant events outside the Czech Republic with global impact

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued an updated global economic growth forecast for 2025, lowering its growth estimate to 3.2 % from the previous 3.5 %. This is due to persistent trade tensions between the US and China and slowing emerging market economies. The IMF warns of possible negative effects on global investment and trade. The organization urges governments to implement structural reforms and supportive fiscal policies to boost economic growth. Investors should closely monitor developments in the global economy and adapt their strategies to current conditions.

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