Among components, the industrial confidence index fell to -4.3 in January from -3.3 in the prior month.
The morale index for the construction sector rose to -11.5, while those for retail trade improved to 18.
The services confidence indicator grew to 15.7 in January from 7 in the previous month.
The consumer confidence index improved to -21.4 in January from -25.9 in the preceding month.
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