StocksMedium•26 October 2026•
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Belgium Open to Selling Stake in BNP Paribas
Key Facts
1The Belgian Deputy Prime Minister stated the government is not opposed to a potential sale of its stake in BNP Paribas.
The Belgian Deputy Prime Minister stated the government is not opposed to a potential sale of its stake in BNP Paribas. Benzinga reported that the government expressed openness to divesting its remaining equity in the French lender, signaling a possible shift in the state's investment strategy.
BNPQY closed at $46.82 on October 23, 2026, with the stock trading between a day low of $45.93 and a high of $47.02 during that session. This potential divestment follows recent economic data from the European Union, where the Composite PMI was reported at 51.9 on October 23, 2026.