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EUROZONE DATA: Belgium Business Confidence Still Subdued

EUROZONE DATA

The Belgium Business Confidence index, historically a bellwether for broader European sentiment, increased by less than expected in January, rising 0.2 points to -13.6 (cons -13.3 and -13.8 prior). It remains below the 2024 average of -12.5.

  • The sector breakdown was mixed, with industry and services improving against sizeable drags from construction and trade. 
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The Belgium Business Confidence index, historically a bellwether for broader European sentiment, increased by less than expected in January, rising 0.2 points to -13.6 (cons -13.3 and -13.8 prior). It remains below the 2024 average of -12.5.

  • The sector breakdown was mixed, with industry and services improving against sizeable drags from construction and trade. 
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