PRAGUE, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Czech central bank (CNB) said on Wednesday its board has started a monthly monetary policy meeting to discuss economic developments and interest rate settings.
The CNB usually announces any decision on interest rates sometime after 12 p.m. (1000 GMT). A news conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. (1330 GMT).
Last week the bank said all seven board members will attend the meeting.
Most analysts expect the CNB to leave interest rates unchanged. But a growing number expect a 25 basis point hike due to a worsening fiscal outlook, signs of growing household demand and a weakening of the crown currency.
Most expect at least one interest rate hike by the year end.
((Reporting by Alan Crosby; prague.newsroom@reuters.com; Reuters Messaging: alan.crosby.reuters.com@reuters.net; +420 224 190 477))
Keywords: ECONOMY CZECH MEETING