The New Green Savings Program has transformed from grants to preferential loans since 2026, which complicated the accessibility of support for some households, especially those with incomes at the edge of approval. (translated)
Europe is strongly linked to American tech stocks, with Eurozone households holding approximately 440 billion euros in these assets, which increases the risk that a potential correction in the American market could negatively affect the European economy. (translated)
Naše země nezbohatne tím, že se brutálně zadluží. Tomu asi každý rozumí ze své vlastní domácnosti. Investice jsou potřeba, jenže Babišova vláda si půjčuje na předvolební dárky. A to je špatně. A podnikatelům místo předvídatelného prostředí a možnosti levných úvěrů nabízí neustále názorové otočky a kroky, které cenu peněz zvyšují, například prohlubující se státní deficit nebo odmítání eura. Starostové prosazují chytré daně a stabilní, motivující podnikatelské prostředí. #ekonomika #investice #podnikání
The article focuses on the growing financial problems of Czech households that are struggling with expenses related to the start of the school year and warns of the possibility that new legislation will reduce protection for debtors against irresponsible lending. (translated)
Russia is deliberately weakening the ruble to quickly obtain the necessary finances, which, however, complicates the economic situation in the long term by increasing inflation and reducing household incomes. (translated)
The Czech economy grew by 1.8 percent in the second quarter, with household consumption expenditures and investment activity positively affecting GDP, while foreign trade recorded a lower surplus balance. (translated)
The price of mortgages in the Czech Republic has exceeded 5% due to rising interest rates in the interbank market, which is expected to have an impact on households and businesses in relation to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflation. (translated)
The indebtedness of Czech households continues to grow, with total debt exceeding 4.4 trillion crowns, along with a significant increase in debts for housing and consumption, while the number of people with long-term debt continues to decrease. (translated)
The Chinese automotive industry is struggling with an unsustainable pace that has led to the introduction of 542 new models in the first five months of the year, while domestic sales are declining despite rising exports, and brands must adapt to a more mature market where many households already own a car. (translated)
The economy is developing slowly, inflation will be lower than expected, with growth in the US and the Eurozone supported by optimism about artificial intelligence, while in China growth is more modest due to falling real estate prices and household uncertainty. (translated)
As a result of the tornado that hit southwestern France, 41 people were injured, including a pregnant woman, and there was extensive property damage, with more than 2,800 households temporarily without electricity and transport severely disrupted. (translated)
A tornado hit southern France, damaging 300 houses, injuring 41 people, of which 15 had to be hospitalized, and causing power outages for 2,800 households and disruption of air traffic. (translated)
Typhoon Narra, which left one victim in Vietnam and caused the evacuation of four thousand households due to heavy rains and flooding, is now headed for China, where further floods and landslides are threatened in the provinces of Guangxi, Hainan, and Guangdong. (translated)
According to a recent survey, the number of Czechs who have no savings at the end of the month has increased to 13%, while 84% of people still have at least a minimal amount left after expenses, with the share of those who regularly set aside part of their salary decreasing, which may indicate growing financial difficulties for economically weaker households. (translated)
Almost all residents of the Gaza Strip need help securing shelter and basic household supplies. According to the UN, this concerns an estimated 1.98 million people, or 94% of the population. More than four out of five households live in conditions that the UN describes as critical or (translated)
Storms and strong winds on the night from Wednesday to Thursday caused power outages in several regions of the Czech Republic and dozens of fire brigade interventions for fallen trees, with the most affected region being the Liberec region, where up to 7,000 households were without electricity. (translated)
The new "WiFi Motion" feature from Comcast will turn millions of Xfinity routers into motion detectors, which can recognize movement in the home through changes in Wi-Fi signals and alert users via the app. (translated)
Older appliances, such as refrigerators and freezers, can significantly increase household energy consumption, often leading to surprisingly high bills, without residents realizing the specific causes, such as the age of the technology, frost, or changes in lifestyle. (translated)
Next year, the state will take over payments for renewable energy sources again, with the aim of reducing electricity prices for households and companies while also supporting economic growth and government revenue. (translated)
"According to a classic, this doesn't work for me," says economist and member of @rozpoctova_rada Petr Musil. He describes in a profoundly devastating way the irresponsible management of the current government, which will most affect the most vulnerable households. Take a look at this. 👇 (translated)
