10.09.202610:00:00UTC+00Belgian Consumer Sentiment Slips in September as PCSI Edges Down to 41.61

Belgium’s consumer confidence weakened in September 2026, with the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) easing to 41.61, down from 43.00 in August 2026. The latest reading, updated on 10 September 2026, points to a modest month-over-month deterioration in sentiment among Belgian households.

On a month-over-month basis, the current figure reflects a decline compared with August, when sentiment had been slightly stronger. The “actual” comparison measures how September’s index level changed relative to August, while the “previous” comparison focuses on how August’s reading shifted versus July. The move from 43.00 to 41.61 suggests Belgian consumers have become more cautious as autumn begins, although sentiment remains within a similar range to recent months.

The Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI tracks consumers’ views on the economy, personal finances and investment climate. While no additional components were detailed, the overall dip in the index underscores a cooling in confidence that market participants and policymakers will watch closely in the coming months.