Slovakia - Factors To Watch on July 10

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MAY RETAIL SALES

The Statistics Office will publish May retail sales data, 0700 GMT. Analysts forecast annual growth of 6.5 percent in May.

MAY WAGES

The Statistics Office will publish May average industrial wages, 0700 GMT.

REPO TENDER

The central bank will hold its regular two-week repo tender.

SLOVAKIA REJECTS ALL BIDS IN 2026 BOND SALE

The Slovak finance ministry rejected all bids in an auction of 4.5 percent state bonds due in 2026 on Monday, the Debt and Liquidity Management Agency said.

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INDUSTRY BEATS FORECAST IN MAY DUE TO CARS

Slovak industrial output accelerated beyond market expectations in May as key car production picked up speed, data showed on Monday, and pointed to sustained strong economic growth in the second quarter.

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MAY CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT +5.0 PCT Y/Y

Slovak construction output rose by a real 5.0 percent year-on-year in May, after 14.1 percent annual growth in April, the Statistics Office said on Monday.

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CROWN HITS 11-WK HIGHS, SEEN STRONGER

The Slovak crown firmed to an 11-week peak against the euro on Monday, mainly driven by a buoyant regional mood, and dealers said the unit had potential to test even stronger levels if the sentiment holds.

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PRESS DIGEST

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SMALLER RETAIL CHAINS

The two biggest food retailers in Slovakia, Tesco and COOP Jednota, want to open and operate smaller grocery chains.

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ROMANIANS IN SAMSUNG FACTORY

South Korea's Samsung Electronics employs up to 250 Romanians in its new Slovak factory producing flat screens and mp3 players. The company was forced to employ foreigners because of lack of skilled local workers.

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