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NBB Business Echo
Economic conditions remain challenging, according to business leaders interviewed for the latest NBB Business Echo. Although the final months of 2023 could see a slight slowdown in activity, they consider an actual decline very unlikely. And according to many, there are tentative signs of improvement on the horizon in early 2024.

Eight Belgian banks redesignated as systemically important institutions
The NBB has redesignated eight banks as systemically important institutions. These institutions play a crucial role in the country's financial stability. Additional capital requirements are imposed upon them to strengthen their resilience.

Belgian economic growth picks up slightly in Q3 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2023. The manufacturing industry reported a slight contraction in value added, by 0.5% , while services and construction saw positive growth, of 0.7% and 0.6%, respectively.

ECB selects possible themes for future euro banknotes
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) today selected “European culture” and “Rivers and birds” as the possible themes to choose from for future euro banknotes. An advisory group will propose motifs for the selected themes by the end of 2024.

Call for papers: Workshop on Reaching Net Zero
The National Bank of Belgium and the CEPR are organising a joint research workshop on “Reaching Net Zero: Electricity Markets, Carbon Pricing and Firms’ Responses” in Brussels on 19-20 March. The deadline for submissions is 20 December.

Business confidence bounces back in November
After last month’s decline, the indicator picked up again in November. Confidence rose sharply in the business-related services sector, more than offsetting the large drop recorded in October. The business climate for trade is also improving. Businesses in turn reported tighter credit conditions in October.

Consumer confidence has been rising
Consumer confidence has been rising gradually since July, albeit at a moderate pace. This trend continued in November.

- 06 December 2023 11:00
Press release - Bi-annual investment survey (2023-II)
- 11 December 2023 11:00
Business Cycle Monitor December 2023
- 12 December 2023 15:00
Monthly figures of the ICR - November 2023
- 15 December 2023 11:00
Foreign Trade statistic - Monthly Bulletin (F-N) (2023-09)
- 15 December 2023 11:00
Press release - Foreign Trade (F-N) (2023-09)
- 20 December 2023 11:00
Press release - NAI - Government spending by functions and transactions (2023)
- 20 December 2023 11:00
Press release - Consumer confidence indicator (2023-12)
- 22 December 2023 11:00
National accounts - Supply and use tables (F-N) (2020)
- 22 December 2023 11:00
Press release - NAI - Stock of land owned by individuals (2022)
- 22 December 2023 15:00
Press release - Business confidence indicator (2023-12)
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- 06 November 2023 09:58