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ZLATOVNA ECONOMIC NEWS
A quick look at what's new in the world of economic policy, finance and precious metals.

Economy: According to Pavel, pension and tax reforms are necessary, they need to be explained to people. Partners have promised Africa $30 billion to develop food production. EU and Czech residents are most concerned about the rising cost of living, according to Eurobarometer. The inflation rate in France surprisingly dropped to 5.9 percent in December. Democratic congressmen have published Trump's tax records after years of wrangling. Senate committee did not support breaking bank secrecy due to the OLAF investigation. Industry and construction slowed down in November, foreign trade still in deficit. Analysis: The number of self-employed people in the Czech Republic decreased by 1,300 last year, while they increased in previous years. For the war to end, Russia must lose, Scholz said in Davos. Ministry of Culture to support cooperation between designers and businesses. The budget had a deficit of 360.4 billion CZK, the state debt increased to 2.895 trillion. Deloitte: The Czech Republic is facing a recession due to the energy crisis, GDP will fall by 1.1 percent. Allianz Trade: World economic growth could accelerate next year. German industry returned to growth in November, but some companies are facing a slowdown. According to the Governor of the Czech National Bank Michl, the Czech Republic is facing a year of significant inflation reduction this year. The Swiss Central Bank reported a record loss of 132 billion francs. The Entrepreneur of the Year of the Zlín Region is Tomáš Dudák, CEO of Spur. Analysts: Industry grew the least in November since July, thanks only to car production. Oxfam: Extreme wealth and poverty increased simultaneously for the first time in 25 years. The EBRD invested a record 13.1 billion euros last year, part of which is going to Ukraine. Argentine opposition politician calls for Maduro's arrest if he comes to CELAC summit. EU countries argue over new money to support economy ahead of summit. Lagarde: Eurozone economic outlook improved despite high inflation. Business activity in the eurozone fell less than expected in December. UniCredit Bank was fined CZK 10 million by the Czech National Bank for violating mortgage rules. In Kroměříž and the surrounding area, the number of entrepreneurs decreased slightly last year, with over 12,000 remaining. According to a CRIF study, the number of bankruptcies of companies and entrepreneurs decreased in the Czech Republic last year. The British economy grew surprisingly in November, supported by football.

Stock markets: BASF and Eramet plan a nickel and cobalt processing plant in Indonesia. Sweden's LKAB has found the largest known deposit of rare earth metals in Europe. Bloomberg: Tesla is preparing to conclude a preliminary agreement to build a plant in Indonesia. Swiss gold exports to a number of countries rose to multi-year highs last year. The price of gas for the European market fell below 70 euros per megawatt-hour. EUObserver: Mine in the Arctic part of Sweden threatens the indigenous Sami population.

Finance: Bloomberg: Goldman Sachs intends to lay off about 3,200 employees. Hartenberg from Babiš's trust funds multiplied net profit to 130 million CZK. Central banks continued to expand gold reserves last year. US regulators issued a joint warning to banks about the risks of cryptocurrencies. Lebanon promised to pay a debt to the UN to regain voting rights. Analyst: Oil and gas prices have risen this year, industrial metals have generally become cheaper. Index: All types of mutual funds fell in value in December. WHO needs $2.54 billion this year, faces multiple crises. New York State charges founder of crypto-loan firm Celsius with fraud. Banks: Share of problematic bank loans to households further falls. Survey: 35 percent of Czechs have experience with investing.