Bélgica - Confianza Empresarial

Belgium business confidence increased to -3.9 in November of 2019 from -4.6 in October, and above market expectations of -4.1. It was the highest reading since May, as confidence improved among manufacturers (-7.6 from -8.6 in October); traders (-6.5 from -7.8) and constructors (2.1 from 1.4). On the other hand, confidence worsened among service providers (7.2 from 7.6).

Belgium business confidence increased to -4.6 in October of 2019 from -5.7 in the previous month and above market expectations of -5.9. It was the highest reading since May, as confidence improved among manufacturers (-8.6 from -10.1 in September); traders (-7.8 from -8.1) and service providers (7.6 from 5.1). On the other hand, confidence worsened among constructors (1.4 from 3.5).

Belgium business confidence edged up to -5.7 in September of 2019 from -5.8 in the previous month and compared with market expectations of -5.5. Confidence improved among constructors (3.5 vs 2.2 in August) and service providers (5.1 vs 3.0). Meantime, morale worsened among manufacturers (-10.1 vs -9.6) and traders (-8.1 vs -7.8).

Belgium business confidence edged down to -5.8 in August of 2019 from -5.0 in the previous month, and against market expectations of -6.0. It was the worst reading since February 2016, as confidence worsened among manufacturers (-9.6 from -9.1 in July); traders (-7.8 from -4.4); constructors (2.2 from 2.6) and service providers (3.0 from 4.5).

Belgium business confidence decreased to -5 in July of 2019 from -4.9 in the previous month, in line with market expectations. It was the worst reading since February 2016, mainly due to a deterioration in confidence among manufacturers (-9.1 vs -8.5 in June) and traders (-4.4 vs -0.7). On the other hand, confidence improved among service providers (4.5 vs 2.0) and constructors (2.6 vs 2.1).

Belgium business confidence edged down to -4.9 in June of 2019 from -3.6 in the previous month, and against market expectations of -2.2. It was the worst reading since February 2016, as confidence worsened among manufacturers (-8.5 from -6.6 in May); constructors (2.1 from 4.0) and service providers (2.0 from 3.4). On the other hand, confidence improved for traders (-0.7 from -8.1).