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BelgiumBelgium Producer Price Index YoY fell to 9.0% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Belgium Producer Price Index YoY fell to 9.0% in July 2026, released August 2026, down 0.1% from June's 9.1% reading. The reading missed the 9.6% consensus by 0.6%. Producer Price Index YoY has now declined for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged 9.4%, vs 3.93% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 88th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
9
Actual
9.6
Consensus
9.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.57 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 9.8
Actual: 9
Error: +0.8
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index YoY (Belgium) was reported at 9% in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 9.6% by 0.6%. The reading fell from the previous value of 9.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 2.96%, ranging from -1.8% to 9.7% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 9.27%, up from the prior three at 2.57%. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.69%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.89%).
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 0.58%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Producer Price Index YoY — Belgium
DEFINITION
Belgium's Producer Price Index YoY came in at 9.000000% for August, missing the 9.600000% estimate and down from July's 9.100000%. The slowdown from July to August signals easing inflationary pressures in producer prices. Market participants will watch upcoming inflation data closely amid this moderation. Updated 8/31/26
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 (Jul 2026): actual 9 %, consensus 9.6 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 9.1 %. Before that (May 2026): 9.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish 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 XAU/USD (Bullish XAU, r=0.41) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - BE Events
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | BE | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.20 | Low |
| 09:30 | BE | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.20 | Low |