Belgium's Economy Expands 0.3% in Q3 2026

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The Belgian economy grew by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2026, according to flash figures released by the National Bank of Belgium. Benzinga reported that the expansion was supported by a 0.4% increase in value added within the service sector and a 0.2% rise in construction, while the industrial sector contracted by 0.1%.

The quarterly data release coincided with a stable annual growth rate of 0.7%. In the broader Eurozone context, economic sentiment was recorded at 96.9 on October 29, 2026, the same day the European Central Bank maintained its interest rate decision at 2.65%. Meanwhile, consumer price inflation in Belgium accelerated to 5.26% in October.