Fitch Ratings affirmed the Czech Republic’s long-term foreign- and local-currency issuer default ratings at ‘AA-’ with a Stable Outlook, highlighting credible macroeconomic policies, strong institutions, and a solid external balance sheet. Fiscal deficits are set to widen under the new coalition’s looser stance, but Fitch expects easing to remain contained, keeping debt below peer medians. Growth prospects are robust, supporting income convergence with richer EU members, though risks arise from the government’s confrontational tone toward the EU on migration and climate policy. EU fund disbursements are not seen as jeopardized, and overall resilience persists despite fiscal pressures. Standard & Poor's credit rating for Czech Republic stands at AA- with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Czech Republic was last set at Aa3 with stable outlook, and DBRS' credit rating was last reported at AA with stable outlook.

Czech Republic Credit Ratings Affirm at AA- with Stable Outlook

Exports soared 62.8% year-on-year to USD 98.89 billion, surpassing market estimates of 59.0%, though easing from a 70.7% surge in June. Shipments rose for the 14th consecutive month, driven by strong demand for memory chips.

South Korea Export Growth Above Forecasts

South Korea’s trade surplus surged to USD 30.32 billion in July 2026, up from USD 6.61 billion in the same month a year earlier, surpassing market estimates of USD 29.59 billion and marking the 18th consecutive month of surplus, flash data showed, as exports grew much more than imports. Exports surged 62.8% from a year earlier, while imports rose at a slower 26.5%.

South Korea Trade Surplus Beats Estimates

South Korea’s imports rose 26.5% year-on-year in July 2026, slowing from a 30.0% surge in the prior month and roughly in line with market forecasts of 26.6%, flash data showed. It marked the ninth consecutive month of import growth, supported by resilient domestic demand as concerns over trade disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict eased.

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