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Czech RepublicCzech Republic Budget Balance fell to -186.1B in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Czech Republic Budget Balance fell to -186.1B in August 2026, released September 2026, down 9.5B from July's -176.6B reading.
Latest Release
-186.100000
Actual
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Consensus
-176.600000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.51 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/CZK | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.44 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Budget Balance (Czech Republic) was reported at -186.10 billion in September 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of -176.60 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -140.51 billion, ranging from -290.70 billion to 32.40 billion across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -177.63 billion, down from the prior three at -4.03 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 97.56 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 56.14 billion).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). A secondary relationship exists with FTSE 100, positively correlated (Bullish FTSE 100).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 1, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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Budget Balance - CZ
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About Budget Balance — Czech Republic
DEFINITION
Budget Balance is a financial indicator that measures the difference between a government's total revenue and total expenditure over a specific period of time. It provides insight into the fiscal health of a country or organization, indicating whether there is a surplus or deficit in their budget. This indicator is crucial in determining the government's ability to meet its financial obligations and make strategic decisions for future spending. A positive budget balance indicates a healthy financial position, while a negative balance may signal potential financial challenges.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Fiscal and debt-supply data influence sovereign-yield term premia and currency expectations, particularly when supply pressures interact with policy normalization. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual -186.1 B. Prior reading (Jul 2026): -176.6 B. Before that (May 2026): -170.2 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU, r=-0.51) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CZ Events
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | CZ | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | Low |
| 07:00 | CZ | Producer Price Index YoY | 2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.90 | Low |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | CZ | Interest Rate Decision | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | Low | |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 08:00 | CZ | External Debt | 238.12 | 239.7 | 240.06 | Low | |