Poland - Factors to Watch March 17

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17/03/2025 06:59

WARSAW, March 17 - The following are significant news stories, press reports and events on Monday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 1 hour):

DATA

On Monday at 1300, the Polish central bank releases core inflation data for January and February. Analysts polled by Reuters expect it to have been 3.9% in February.

POLLS

Almost 60% of Poles believe that their financial situation has worsened over the past year, Rzeczpospolita daily reported, citing an IBRiS survey. According to commentators, this is a serious warning signal for the ruling coalition.

BANKS

In 2024, banks listed on the Polish stock exchange earned almost 35 billion zlotys  ($9.10 billion) - over a quarter more than a year earlier. High profits are supported by persistently high interest rates, Dziennik Gazeta Prawna daily reported.

INTEREST RATES

Polish central banker Cezary Kochalski says that space for cutting interest rates may appear after the July inflation projection, ISBnews agency reported on Monday.

****Reuters has not verified stories reported by Polish media and does not vouch for their accuracy.****

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 (Reporting by Warsaw Bureau)

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