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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: BCG data: In the 3rd quarter, the fewest mergers were concluded in the Czech Republic since 2014. The Japanese economy fell by 2.9 percent in the third quarter, less was expected. CNB: The balance of payments ended in a surplus of CZK 4.6 billion in the 3rd quarter. CNB: The Czech Republic's external debt rose to CZK 4.546 trillion in the 3rd quarter. Business activity in the eurozone surprisingly decreased again in December. CZSO and CNB: The net worth of Czech households was CZK 3.77 million last year. Analysts expect a slowdown in annual inflation in November to seven percent. CRIF analysis: 207,772 entrepreneurs have disappeared in the Czech Republic by the end of November this year. Japan's economy fell sharply in the third quarter, the threat of recession is growing. CNB: Czech household debts to banks rose to CZK 2.24 trillion in October. Stock: The trend of lower consumption of spirits continues, it will be affected by higher taxes next year. The inflation rate in Japan rose to 3.3 percent in October, and services are also becoming more expensive. Analysts agree that the Czech economy will no longer avoid a decline this year. According to analysts, inflationary pressures in the Czech Republic are clearly weakening. Inflation in Britain fell sharply, with a value of 4.6 percent, it is the lowest in two years. Chinese industry and retail grew more than expected, but deflation still threatens. Singapore will begin testing the central bank's digital currency next year. The price of Russian Urals oil fell in November, but remained above the price ceiling. The CNB has cut interest rates, according to Michl, inflationary pressures are fading. Study: European middle class has seen its standard of living deteriorate. Economist: One fifth of medical costs in the Czech Republic go to heart and blood vessel diseases. Analysts say the outcome of the CNB's interest rate talks is uncertain. Inflation in Turkey rose to 62 percent in November, housing is especially more expensive. China recorded its first foreign investment deficit since 1998. Analysts: The impact of economic stagnation on unemployment is minimal.

Stock markets: Bloomberg: The fall in the price of lithium is deepening, reaching 75 percent this year. The price of emission allowances in the EU has fallen below 72 euros per ton due to the slowdown in industry. The price of gold has climbed to a record high after Fed Chairman Powell's speech. The American company ExxonMobil plans to become the leading producer of lithium.

Finance: The Russian Central Bank has increased the base interest rate to 16 percent, as expected. Survey: According to 71 percent of Czech households, Christmas will cost up to CZK 15,000. Registers: Czech debt rose by 3.5 percent in the third quarter to CZK 3.26 trillion. The Hungarian Central Bank has again reduced the base interest rate by 0.75 percentage points. CBA: To send money to some banks, the recipient's phone number is enough. The German Central Bank has significantly worsened the economic outlook for next year. Analysis: The Czech Republic is among the countries in Europe with the highest increase in the number of card payments. Bloomberg: Billionaire Vítek founded companies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Raiffeisenbank analysts: Czech GDP will grow by 1.7 percent next year. Bloomberg: SpaceX offered additional shares, the company's value exceeds USD 175 billion. Small investors invest significantly more in ETFs than institutions, survey finds. ČSOB analysts: Inflation in the Czech Republic will fall next year, GDP growth will be weak. Hypomonitor: The volume of mortgages in October increased by 123 percent year-on-year, rates fell. Hypoindex: The average mortgage rate rose to 6.02 percent in early December. The US central bank did not change interest rates, indicating a reduction in them next year. Turkey increased the base interest rate to 40 percent due to high inflation.