Czech Republic Inflation Eases to 9-Month Low

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-05T08:55:18+00:00

In January 2026, annual inflation in the Czech Republic decreased to 1.6%, driven by declines in goods and energy prices. Food inflation moderated, while services and alcoholic beverages showed stability. Monthly consumer prices rose 0.9%.

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2026-02-05 08:55:18

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The annual inflation in the Czech Republic eased to 1.6% in January 2026 from 2.1% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 1.7%, preliminary estimates showed. This marked the lowest reading since April 2025. Costs in goods declined (-0.4% vs 0.5% in December), while deflation for energy deepened further (-7.9% vs -4.2%). Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation also moderated (1.3% vs 1.7%), while it held steady for services (4.7%). Meanwhile, inflation for alcoholic beverages and tobacco persisted (4.7% vs 4.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.9%, reversing a 0.3% decline in the preceding period.

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