Daily summary of the economy in the Czech Republic: the EIB and the Railway Administration, Toyota, innogy, Eiffage, Getlink and Brookfield Asset Management (24 October 2025)

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Overview of the latest economic events in the Czech Republic

The Czech currency weakened slightly. It lost ground against the euro area and erased the slight gain of the previous days against the US dollar. According to data from the server Patria Online the Prague Stock Exchange also lost slightly - the PX index fell by 0.31 % to 2336.59 points. Investors reacted to the exchange rates and global economic tensions, which are reflected in trading activity and the value of banking and energy titles. The most active stocks of the day were CEZ, Moneta Money Bank, Erste Group Bank a Commercial Bankwhich became the key drivers of the trading day.

A major boost to the Czech economy came from European Investment Bank (EIB)which announced an investment loan of €200 million (CZK 5.1 billion) for the modernisation of railway infrastructure within the TEN-T network. The money will be used to renew lines and purchase new maintenance equipment under the management of Railway Administration. Another approved loan EIB in the amount of €400 million (CZK 10.2 billion) These projects will fundamentally support the Czech construction industry, transport and regional development, while bringing additional foreign capital into the economy.

Foreign investment

The biggest industrial investments of the year include the decision of the carmaker Toyota Motor Corporationthat invests €680 million (CZK 17.3 billion) to expand the plant in Kolín. The new production capacity will be dedicated to the production of battery electric vehicles and systems for electromobility. The project is being developed with the support of the Czech government in the form of an investment incentive of €64 million (CZK 1.6 billion). Toyota expects the investment to create around 245 new jobs.

Energy transformation continues to be led by the company innogywhich announced an investment €6 million (≈ CZK 150 million) to the conversion of the biogas station in Písek into a biomethane production plant. It plans to inject biomethane into the grid from 2027 and aims to reach a production capacity of 2,000 m³/hour. These projects strengthen the energy self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability of the domestic economy.

In critical commodities markets, a joint investment by the United States and an Abu Dhabi fund in lithium and rare earths worth €1.8 billion (46 billion CZK)that strengthens control over key supply chains.

In global markets, the focus remains on investments in energy transition, renewables and critical raw materials. French company Eiffage announced an increase in its stake in the transport group Getlink, consolidating its position among the key players in European infrastructure. This move confirms the growing investor interest in stable long-term assets. At the same time, large global funds, led by Brookfield Asset Management, mobilising tens of billions of euros to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Significant events outside the Czech Republic with global impact

The prices of key commodities have significantly influenced the mood on global markets today. Oil Brent was trading around 65.7 USD per barrel, with new geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and export restrictions from Russia influencing developments. Rising supply from the US is partly dampening price pressures, but the market remains sensitive to any news on supply. Price golden fell slightly after the previous growth and was around 4118 USD per troy ounceas a strengthening dollar and expectations of upcoming US inflation data reduced demand for safe assets.

Three main factors are affecting the global economy these days: geopolitical tensions, the monetary policies of major central banks and the structural shift of capital into the energy transition sector. International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October outlook, warned of a slowdown in global GDP growth, mainly due to the weaker performance of China and the euro area. European Central Bank (ECB) i Federal Reserve (Fed) signal caution in cutting interest rates, which slows credit expansion and raises the cost of capital. At the same time, increasing investment flows are going into sectors with long-term potential - renewables, critical materials and digital infrastructure - where funds such as Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock or Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

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