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BelgiumBelgium Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 41.61 in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Belgium Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 41.61 in August 2026, released September 2026, down 1.39 from July's 43 reading.
Latest Release
41.610000
Actual
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Consensus
43.000000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.43 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.34 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.34 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ 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
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI (Belgium) was reported at 41.61 in September 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 43.00. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 43.28, ranging from 41.60 to 45.07 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 42.82, down from the prior three at 43.24. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.26) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.08).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, positively correlated (Bullish USD).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — Belgium
DEFINITION
Belgium's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 41.610000 in September from August's 43.000000, signaling a continued contraction in sentiment. The index has declined steadily since July's 43.86, reflecting weakening confidence. Market participants will watch upcoming data for signs of stabilization amid persistent downside pressure. Updated 9/10/26
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 41.61. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 43. Before that (Jul 2026): 43.86.
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 headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.43) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
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| 08:30 | BE | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.20 | Low |
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