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Stock market fluctuations boost net international investment position to 60% of GDP in second quarter of 2023
The net international investment position (NIIP) increased to €337.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023. Belgium is again a net borrower from the rest of the world.

Business confidence picks up slightly in September
The slight upturn masks contrasting sector-specific trends: a clear improvement in business-related services, near stabilisation in industry, a decline in trade, and an even more pronounced dip in the building industry.

A problem shared is a problem halved: how the NBB shares risk in the Eurosystem
The NBB’s balance sheet has tripled over the past 15 years. This finding regularly gives rise to questions about the Bank’s exposure to financial risks. In this regard, the balance sheet is not the only factor to consider. Read more in a new article on our blog by Jonas Willequet.

Modest uptick in consumer confidence in September
Consumer expectations regarding the macroeconomic situation have been revised upwards. On the other hand, households barely adjusted their assessment of their future financial situation and scaled back their saving intentions.

Foreign trade growth rates slip further into the red
Foreign trade growth rates slipped further into the red in July. The effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine continue to be felt. Although the impact on Belgian trade remains limited overall, the country’s trade profile has been affected in 2023.

Yes, Belgians are rich, but they are not the richest in the world
A few weeks ago, Credit Suisse and UBS published the Global Wealth Report 2023. According to the report, Belgians are the richest people in the world. But is this really true? Read the answer by economist Jan De Mulder on our blog.

- 05 October 2023 10:00
Input varieties and growth: a micro-to-macro analysis
- 06 October 2023 15:00
Economic indicators for Belgium (2023-40)
- 12 October 2023 11:00
Press release - Financial accounts of Belgium (2023-II)
- 13 October 2023 15:00
Economic indicators for Belgium (2023-41)
- 16 October 2023 11:00
Press release - Foreign Trade (F-N) (2023-07)
- 16 October 2023 11:00
Foreign Trade statistic - Monthly Bulletin (F-N) (2023-07)
- 19 October 2023 11:00
Press release - NAI - Detailed annual accounts and tables (2022)
- 19 October 2023 11:00
National accounts - Detailed annual accounts and tables (F-N) (2022)
- 19 October 2023 11:00
National accounts - Government accounts (F-N) (2023-10)
- 20 October 2023 11:00
Statistical bulletin (2023-III)