Business confidence in the Netherlands moved back into positive territory in January 2026, signaling a potential shift in sentiment among Dutch firms after a period of pessimism. The indicator rose to 0.8 in January from -1.1 in December 2025.
The move from negative to positive suggests that, on balance, businesses are now slightly more optimistic than pessimistic about current conditions and the near-term outlook. The latest data, updated on 29 January 2026, could be an early sign of stabilization or improvement in the Dutch business climate after recent headwinds.
