Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 5

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 ======================== ECONOMIC DATA ======================== 
    Foreign trade balance for October  is due out at 
0800 GMT.    Real-time economic data 
releases.................... 
 
    Previous stories on Czech data.............[CZ-RTRS-LEN-ECI] 
    Overview of economic data and forecasts.......... 
    Updates on Czech currency.............................[CZK/] 
 
 ========================== TOP STORY ========================== 
    BUDGET GAP: The 2007 central state budget gap will be about 
15 billion crowns smaller than the planned 91.3 billion, 
Financce Minister Miroslav Kalousek said. 
    Story: [ID:nL0471237] Related news: [RTRS-LEN-CZ-ELG] 
     
 =========================== EVENTS ============================ 
    BUDGET AND NO-CONFIDENCE VOTE: The lower house of parliament 
is due to hold the final vote on the 2008 state budget draft. It 
is expected to be approved. 
    The chamber is also due to decide when to hold a vote of no 
confidence. The vote was adjourned on Tuesday following nearly 
six hours of debate. The motion is expected to fail, as the 
opposition lacks a majority. 
    Story: [ID:nL04543444] Related news: [RTRS-LEN-CZ-POL] 
     
    CEZ IN TALKS TO BUY COAL MINER: Power company CEZ 
 is in talks to buy coal miner Mostecka Uhelna, daily 
Mlada fronta Dnes said. 
    Story: [ID:nL05201312] Related news: [RTRS-LEN-CZ-ELG] 
     
    BOND AUCTION: The Finance Ministry will offer 7 billion 
crowns worth of 3.55 percent 5-year treasury bonds. Deadline for 
bids is 1100 GMT. 
    Related stories: [RTRS-LEN-CZ-LEN-ISU] 
     
    IPO: Developer VGP is closing books on its initial public 
offering. 
    Related stories: [RTRS-LEN-CZ-IPO] 
     
 ---------------------- MARKET SNAPSHOT ------------------------ 
 Index/Crown Currency  Latest    Prev    Pct change   Pct change 
                                 close   on day       in 2007 
 PX Index        1,756.6  1,766.9   -0.58        +10.55 
 vs Euro      26.312   27.980   +6.34         +4.52 
 vs Dollar       17.834   20.454  +14.60        +16.65 
 Pvs close or current levels vs prior domestic close at 1500 
 
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