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BelgiumBelgium Gross Domestic Product QoQ held to 0.0% in Q2 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Belgium Gross Domestic Product QoQ held to 0.0% in Q2 2026, released August 2026. The reading matched the 0.0% consensus. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 0.23%. Gross Domestic Product QoQ is now the lowest in 18 months.
Latest Release
0
Actual
0
Consensus
0
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0 percentage points
across last 7 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 0
Actual: 0
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 | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.44 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.41 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | FOREX | Moves against | → 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% in August 2026. This matched the market consensus of 0% exactly. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.15%, ranging from 0% to 0.3% across 6 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.07%, down from the prior three at 0.23%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.11%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.09%).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 7 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Gross Domestic Product QoQ — Belgium
DEFINITION
Belgium's Gross Domestic Product QoQ for Q2 2026 came in at 0.000000%, unchanged from Q1 2026's 0.000000%. The flat reading signals no growth or contraction in the Belgian economy between these quarters. Market participants will await further data to assess momentum amid steady central bank policies. Updated 8/31/26
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 (Apr 2026): actual 0 %, consensus 0 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 0 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 0 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.44) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
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| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
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