FX.co ★ Czechia Inflation Rate Edges Lower

The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic eased to 2.4% in October 2026, down from September’s five‑month high of 2.5% and below market expectations, according to preliminary estimates. Price growth slowed for energy (5.6% vs 5.9% in September), services (4.5% vs 4.6%), and goods (0.9% vs 1.2%). At the same time, inflation for alcoholic beverages and tobacco moderated (4% vs 4.6%), while deflation intensified in several categories: food and non‑alcoholic beverages (-4% vs -3.5%), processed foods, alcohol and tobacco (-0.8% vs -0.5%), and unprocessed foods (-3.5% vs -2.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4% after remaining unchanged in September, slightly underperforming the market consensus of a 0.5% increase.