CEE MARKETS-Crown holds gains into rate meeting, stocks up

The Czech crown held onto gains on Thursday as the country's central bank met and was likely to hold fire on interest rates despite a continuing debate over a possible hike, while stock markets in the region were boosted by better global sentiment. The crown was near its strongest levels in four months but stuck to the weak side of the psychological 25.50 per euro barrier, with analysts expecting stable rates. The Czech central bank is one of the few in Euro