Czech Premier Blasts Central Bank Rate Hike as ‘Scandalous’
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What the sources say, in brief
According to Bloomberg, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis intensified his public criticism of the country's central bank after this week's interest-rate hike. Bloomberg reported that Babis called the board's decision "absolutely scandalous" and said it will hurt households and companies. The report is based on a single source, so no other outlets' accounts are available for comparison. The sources do not describe any further steps or responses from the central bank or government.
Key points
- Bloomberg reported that Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis stepped up public criticism of the central bank.
- Bloomberg said Babis called the central bank's rate hike "absolutely scandalous".
- Bloomberg reported Babis said the rate hike will hurt households and companies.
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Czech Premier Blasts Central Bank Rate Hike as ‘Scandalous’. According to Bloomberg, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis intensified his public criticism of the country's central bank after this week's interest-rate hike. Bloomberg reported that Babis called the board's decision "absolutely scandalous" and said it will hurt households and companies. The report is based on a single source, so no other outlets' accounts are available for comparison. The sources do not describe any further steps or responses from the central bank or government. Covered by 1 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Czech Premier Blasts Central Bank Rate Hike as ‘Scandalous’.
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- Bloomberg Politics United States Czech Premier Blasts Central Bank Rate Hike as ‘Scandalous’ Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis stepped up his public criticism of the country’s central bank following this week’s interest-rate hike, calling the board’s decision “absolutely scandalous” and saying it will hurt households and companies. 4 h ago · Tier 1
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