FX.co ★ Belgium Consumer Pessimism Highest in 18 Months

Belgium's consumer confidence indicator dropped to -13 in October 2026, its eighth consecutive month in negative territory and the lowest level since April 2025, down from -10 in September. Households' assessments of their current financial situation edged down to 18 from 19, while pessimism about major purchases intensified, with that indicator sliding to -38 from -31. Saving intentions also weakened, falling to -34 from -31.

Looking ahead to the next 12 months, households expect prices to continue rising, and their intentions to make major purchases declined further, to -21 from -19. Expectations for personal financial conditions worsened to -7 from -2, and sentiment regarding Belgium's broader economic outlook deteriorated to -44 from -41. At the same time, households increasingly anticipate a rise in unemployment.