BRATISLAVA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press
reports and events to watch which may affect Slovak financial
markets on Wednesday.
OCTOBER INFLATION
The Statistics Office will publish October headline and core
inflation data, 0800 GMT.
Analysts expect inflation to continue its easing trend.
Headline inflation seen 0.2 pct m/m and 0.4 pct y/y. Core
inflation forecast at 0.1 pct m/m putting the annual inflation
rate at -0.7 pct.
SEPTEMBER FOREIGN TRADE
The Statistics Office will publish September foreign trade
data, 0800 GMT.
Analyst predict a 114.2 million euro surplus, after a 267.7
million euro surplus in August.
GOVERNMENT MEETING
Government will hold its regular weekly meeting, 0900 GMT,
no major economic items on agenda.
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KIA'S 2009 OUTPUT BELOW PLAN DUE CRISIS
Slovak unit of South Korean car group Kia Motors said
(000270.KS) it will produce some 150,000 cars this year, below
its original plan of 170,000 vehicles, due crisis. The assembly
plant said will stop is production for one day next Monday.
Hospodarske Noviny, page 1
LOWER GAS PRICES
Gas prices for households for 2010 should fall by to 5
percent, sources close to the process said. Economy ministry and
the gas company did not confirm the cut.
Hospodarske Noviny, page 1
HIGHER HEATING PRICES
Association producers said gas prices -- recommended by the
State Energy Regulator (URSO) for calculations for 2010 -- point
towards higher heating prices for households.
Sme, page 9
FUEL PRICES
Petrol fuel prices will rise by 1.5 euro-cent per litre on
Wednesday, bringing the average price above 1.18 euro per litre.
Diesel fuel prices are expected to stay flat.
Sme, page 9
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