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DenmarkDenmark Business Confidence fell to 97.9% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Denmark Business Confidence fell to 97.9% in August 2026, down 1.3% from July's 99.2% reading. The reading matched the 98.0% consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is down 2.0%. Over the past 3 months, Business Confidence averaged 95.0%, vs 96.07% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 59th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
97.9
Actual
98
Consensus
99.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.46 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 100.23
Actual: 97.9
Error: +2.32
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 | ▼ Inverse | −0.56 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| DAX | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Business Confidence (Denmark) was reported at 97.9% in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 98% by 0.1%. The reading fell from the previous value of 99.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 93.13%, ranging from 89% to 99.2% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 95.97%, up from the prior three at 93.33%. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.07%) is lower than the prior year (σ 47.07%). In August readings over the past 3 years, Business Confidence has averaged 65.6%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, positively correlated (Bullish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.46%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 23, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Business Confidence — Denmark
DEFINITION
Business Confidence is a financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among business owners and managers about the current and future state of the economy. It is often used as a gauge of overall economic health and can impact investment decisions, hiring practices, and consumer spending. A high level of business confidence indicates a positive outlook and potential for growth, while a low level may signal caution and potential economic downturn. This indicator is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and investors to assess the overall sentiment and potential direction of the business sector.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. 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 (Aug 2026): actual 97.9 %, consensus 98 %. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 99.2 %. Before that (Jun 2026): 90.8 %.
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 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 (Bearish S&P 500, r=-0.56) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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