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BelgiumBelgium GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY climbed to 0.4% in September 2013
FMPQuarterlyReleased December 2013
Belgium GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY climbed to 0.4% in September 2013, released December 2013, up 0.3% from August's 0.1% reading.
Latest Release
0.400000
Actual
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Consensus
0.100000
Previous
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
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THE RELEASE
GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY (Belgium) was reported at 0.4% in December 2013. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.1%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2013.
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GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY - BE
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About GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY — Belgium
DEFINITION
The GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY (Year-over-Year) is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage change in a country's gross domestic product (GDP) over a one-year period. It provides valuable insight into the overall health and performance of an economy, as well as its growth trajectory. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses as it can impact financial markets, consumer spending, and government policies. A positive GDP Annual Growth Rate YoY indicates a growing economy, while a negative rate suggests a decline.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Dec 2013): actual 0.4 %. Prior reading (Oct 2013): 0.4 %. Before that (Mar 2013): -0.4 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary headwind in the projection.