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NetherlandsNetherlands Consumer Confidence climbed to -34.0% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Netherlands Consumer Confidence climbed to -34.0% in August 2026, up 1.0% from July's -35.0% reading. The print exceeded the -36.0% consensus by 2.0%. Consumer Confidence has now risen for 4 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Consumer Confidence averaged -37.0%, vs -40.0% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 35th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
-34
Actual
-36
Consensus
-35
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.75 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: -33.75
Actual: -34
Error: +0.25
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 | −0.53 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.33 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Consumer Confidence (Netherlands) was reported at -34% in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of -36% by 2%. The reading rose from the previous value of -35%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -30.9%, ranging from -46% to -21% across 10 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -36%, down from the prior three at -33.33%. Volatility over the past year (σ 7.62%) is higher than the prior year (σ 5.41%). In August readings over the past 3 years, Consumer Confidence has averaged -30%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.75%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 22, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Consumer Confidence — Netherlands
DEFINITION
Index The Consumer Confidence Index is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among consumers regarding the state of the economy. It is based on surveys and data collected from a representative sample of households, and is used by economists and investors to gauge consumer spending patterns and overall economic health. A higher index value indicates a positive outlook, while a lower value suggests a more negative sentiment. This index is a valuable tool for businesses and policymakers in making informed decisions and predicting future economic trends.
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. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual -34 %, consensus -36 %. Prior reading (Jul 2026): -35 %. Before that (Jun 2026): -39 %.
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500, r=-0.53) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - NL Events
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:30 | NL | Unemployment Rate | 4 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.02 | Medium |