Consumer prices trend consumer sentiment in Belgium 2018-2023
To calculate the sentiment towards price fluctuations, consumers have been asked to give their thoughts on the past and future developments of prices. An increase of this indicator points to unfavorable development of prices. Compared to the previous month, in October 2023, the balance stayed at 82. From January 2018 to October 2023, the most positive sentiment was recorded in January, March and July of 2023, whereas the sentiment shared by consumers in April 2020 was the most negative.