National Bank of Belgium Reports Decline in Consumer Confidence for October 2026

The National Bank of Belgium reported a decline in the consumer sentiment index to -13.0 in October 2026, down from -10.0 in September 2026. This marks the lowest level since April 2025, when the index was at -14.0. The report indicates increasing pessimism among Belgian households, particularly in the sub-index measuring expectations for the economic situation over the next year.