2025.08.2110:06:40UTC+00Belgium Consumer Sentiment Improves to Over 1-Year High

Belgium's consumer confidence indicator increased to -2 in August 2025, compared to -4 in July, reaching its highest level since June 2024. Consumers displayed a more optimistic view of their future financial situation, with expectations rising slightly from -2 to -1. Conversely, expectations regarding unemployment worsened, shifting from 7 to 1, which suggests growing confidence in job stability. Additionally, the inclination to save saw an uptick, moving from 19 to 21. Meanwhile, perceptions of the broader economic outlook held steady at -26.