The business confidence indicator in the Czech Republic edged higher to 98.6 in January 2026 from December’s eight-month low of 98, as sentiment improved in several key sectors. Confidence strengthened most notably in selected services, where the indicator climbed to 104.2 from 102.9 in the previous month. Sentiment in the industry improved slightly, rising to 92.0 from 91.5, as did the trade sector, which ticked up to 96.8 from 96.5. In contrast, confidence declined in the construction sector, with its indicator falling to 112.0 from 116.7, reflecting caution among builders and contractors.