Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on April 10

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INFLATION, JOBLESS DATA

March consumer inflation and unemployment data are due for release at 9 a.m. (0700 GMT).

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GOVT DEBT

Finance Ministry should release data on first quarter government debt levels and duration around 2 p.m. (1200 GMT).

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CROWN NEARS 2-WEEK HIGHS

The Czech crown held within sight of two-week highs against the euro in a holiday-thinned market on Friday, ahead of data releases next week which are expected to help clear up the outlook for monetary policy.

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C.BANK WARNS ON WAGES

Central bank (CNB) policymakers warned that labour shortages could fuel inflation as booming economic growth is drying up the pool of available workers and risks pushing salaries higher.

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FORMER MINISTER THREATENS TO KILL GOVT REFORM

Former Finance Minister Vlastimil Tlusty, member of the ruling Civic Democrats (ODS) and the father of the party's tax reform agenda, said he would not vote for the proposed fiscal reform package if the government does not incorporate his suggestions for changes, writes the daily Lidove Noviny. Tlusty has called the current draft of the reform a "travesty" that primarily the middle class will pay for. FACTBOX ON GOVT'S FISCAL REFORMS................[ID:nL03553262]

GOVT EYES BUDVAR PRIVATISATION

The Czech government will convert the state-owned maker of Budweiser Budvar beer into a joint stock company, taking a step towards its eventual privatisation, the Farm Ministry said.

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