Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on March 7

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JANUARY TRADE FIGURES

The statistical bureau will release January foreign trade figures at 9 a.m. (0800 GMT). The market expects a 14 billion crown monthly surplus, according to a Reuters poll of analysts.

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WAGES

The statistical bureau will release fourth quarter 2006 average wage data at 9 a.m. (0800 GMT).

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PUBLIC FINANCE REFORM

The government is expected to discuss measures to reform the deficit-ridden public sector finances. News conference due at 3.30 p.m. (1430 GMT).

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BOND AUCTION

The central bank will auction 6 billion crowns worth of a 3.25/09 government bonds .

PARTY BACKS CHIEF

Leadership of the junior government coalition partner, the Christian Democrats, backed on Tuesday party chief and Deputy Prime Minister Jiri Cunek who has been under pressure to quit the cabinet due to allegations he took a bribe several years ago. Cunek denies the charges.

Mlada fronta Dnes, page 1

POWER DEMAND DROPS

Domestic electricity consumption dropped by 9.2 percent year-on-year in January due to warm weather and a storm while exports jumped by a quarter.

Hospodarske Noviny, page 16.

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