2026.04.0910:00:00UTC+00Belgian Consumer Sentiment Slips in April as Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI Falls to 40.78

Belgian consumer confidence weakened in April 2026, with the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) dropping to 40.78, down from 44.98 in March 2026. The latest data, updated on 9 April 2026, point to a month‑over‑month deterioration in sentiment as households reassess their outlook.

The month-over-month comparison shows that the “Actual” reading for April reflects a sharper decline in confidence versus the previous month’s change, when March’s index level was compared to February. While March marked a higher sentiment level at 44.98, April’s lower reading signals that Belgian consumers have become more cautious about current and future economic conditions.

Analysts will be watching subsequent releases to see whether April’s pullback proves temporary or marks the start of a more prolonged cooling in consumer sentiment, which can be a leading indicator for household spending and broader economic momentum in Belgium.