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Belgium Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI climbed to 42.84 in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.94 from April's 41.9 reading.
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).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.46 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.43 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.25 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI (Belgium) was reported at 42.84 in June 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 41.90. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 43.79, ranging from 41.60 to 45.33 across 10 releases.
The trailing three releases averaged 43.24, up from the prior three at 43.07.
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 June 2026.
Belgium's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI rose to 42.84 in June from May's 41.90, marking a modest increase. The index remains below the 50 threshold, indicating continued contraction in consumer sentiment. Market participants will watch upcoming economic data for further clarity on Belgium’s recovery trajectory. Updated 6/11/26
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.
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 42.84. Prior reading (May 2026): 41.9. Before that (Apr 2026): 40.78.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.46) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.10 | Low | ||