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2026.02.2705:30:00UTC+00Dutch Business Sentiment Slips Into Negative Territory in February

Business confidence in the Netherlands turned negative in February 2026, signaling a deterioration in sentiment among Dutch entrepreneurs. The indicator fell to -1.1 in February from 0.8 in January 2026, marking a notable shift from marginal optimism to mild pessimism.

The move below zero suggests that, on balance, more businesses now hold a negative than positive view of current and near-term economic conditions. While no further details were provided on the underlying drivers, the February reading indicates that confidence has weakened over the month.

The latest data were updated on 27 February 2026 and will be closely watched by investors and policymakers for signs of whether this downturn in sentiment is temporary or the start of a broader cooling in Dutch business activity.

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