The Georgian Business Confidence Index (BCI) experienced a slight decrease for the third quarter of 2025, falling by 0.2 points to a level of -1.5, according to ISET-PI. This indicates a continued period of negative business confidence in Georgia.
The BCI dropped from -1.3 to -1.5, indicating a further decline in business optimism.
Sector Specifics:
The financial sector experienced the most significant decrease, with a drop of 19.5 index points.
Underlying Factors:
The negative change was influenced by both pessimistic future expectations and a slight decline in reported past performance by businesses.
Persistence of Negative Sentiment:
The BCI has been in negative territory for some time, suggesting a prolonged period of cautious or pessimistic outlook among Georgian businesses.
