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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
BelgiumBelgium Gross Domestic Product QoQ climbed to 0.2% in Q1 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Belgium Gross Domestic Product QoQ climbed to 0.2% in Q1 2026, released May 2026, up 0.1% from December's 0.1% reading. The reading matched the 0.2% consensus. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 0.26%. Gross Domestic Product QoQ is now the lowest in 15 months.
Latest Release
0.2
Actual
0.2
Consensus
0.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0 percentage points
across last 6 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 0.2
Actual: 0.2
Error: +0
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.71 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.58 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.48 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.44 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Gross Domestic Product QoQ (Belgium) was reported at 0.2% in May 2026. This matched the market consensus of 0.2% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.23%, ranging from 0.2% to 0.3% across 7 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.2%, down from the prior three at 0.27%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bearish USD). A secondary relationship exists with GBP/USD, positively correlated (Bullish GBP). Over the last 6 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Gross Domestic Product QoQ — Belgium
DEFINITION
Belgium's Gross Domestic Product QoQ rose by 0.200000% in May, matching the estimate and doubling April's 0.100000% growth. The economy maintained steady expansion with no acceleration from the prior month. Market focus remains on upcoming data releases to gauge momentum amid stable growth. Updated 5/29/26
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 monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 0.2 %, consensus 0.2 %. Prior reading (Jan 2026): 0.2 %. Before that (Oct 2025): 0.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary neutral force in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bearish USD, r=-0.71) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.