Czech National Bank increases bank reserves to manage rising debt and housing prices

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Czech National Bank mandates higher bank reserves due to rising debt. The central bank increased the countercyclical capital buffer rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.5% to address strong credit activity, household and corporate debt growth, and rising housing prices. This measure, effective July 2027, aims to maintain the banking sector's resilience amid accumulating risks during economic expansion.


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