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BelgiumBelgium Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 13.6% in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Belgium Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 13.6% in September 2026, released October 2026, up 2.2% from August's 11.4% reading. The print exceeded the 11.6% consensus by 2.0%. Producer Price Index YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged 10.05%, vs 9.17% in the prior 3-month window. Producer Price Index YoY is now the highest in 20 months.
Latest Release
13.6
Actual
11.6
Consensus
11.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.88 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Oct 2026
Predicted: 11.88
Actual: 13.6
Error: -1.72
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.38 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → 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
Producer Price Index YoY (Belgium) was reported at 13.6% in October 2026. This beat the market consensus of 11.6% by 2%. The reading rose from the previous value of 11.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 5.17%, ranging from -1.8% to 13.6% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 11.23%, up from the prior three at 9.17%. Volatility over the past year (σ 5.66%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.72%).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with XAU/USD (Bullish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.88%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 27, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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About Producer Price Index YoY — Belgium
DEFINITION
Belgium's Producer Price Index YoY surged to 13.600% in October, surpassing the 11.600% estimate and rising from September's 11.400%. This acceleration signals a sharp increase in producer inflation compared to the prior month. Market participants will closely watch upcoming inflation data and central bank responses amid persistent price pressures. Updated 10/30/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. 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 (Sep 2026): actual 13.6 %, consensus 11.6 %. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 11.1 %. Before that (Jul 2026): 9 %.
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.
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Economic Calendar - BE Events
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | BE | New Car Sales YoY | 1.9 | 3.6 | -1.35 | Low | |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 17:00 | BE | New Car Sales YoY | 1.9 | 3.6 | -1.35 | Low | |