The Czech Finance Ministry said on Friday it would reduce the planned domestic crown-denominated bond issuance in the second half by 130 billion crowns ($6.14 billion) following a strong demand for retail bonds offered in the past months. While overall 2026, gross borrowing needs remained virtually unchanged versus previous plans at 738.2 billion, the issuance plan expected only 100-200 billion crowns worth of bonds sold in auctions in the second half, possibly close to the lower level, the ministry said. It said a further two rounds of various retail bond offerings would take place later this year, on top of 74 billion crowns worth of bonds sold to the public in the first round completed this month.
Czech government cuts bond issuance plan after strong demand for retail bonds
Czech Finance Ministry will reduce planned bond issuance by 130 billion crowns. This decision follows strong demand for retail bonds offered recently. Overall gross borrowing needs for 2026 remain largely unchanged. Two more retail bond offerings are scheduled for later this year. This comes after 74 billion crowns sold in the first round.
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