IMF Cuts Czech 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.8%, Cites Slower Momentum

The IMF downgraded its 2026 growth forecast for the Czech economy to 1.8%, a downward revision from its more optimistic spring projection, while keeping the global growth estimate at 3.1%. The revision signals weaker-than-expected domestic momentum relative to regional peers Poland and Hungary, which are forecast to grow faster. The change may pressure the Czech koruna and local rate expectations, though the global outlook remains stable.