Fri, 10 February 2012
| Index | Last | Var.(%) |
|---|---|---|
| BEL 20 | 2244.17 | -1.17 |
| DAX | 6715.81 | -1.08 |
| IBEX 30 | 8824.9 | -0.87 |
| CAC 40 | 3392.39 | -0.94 |
| FTSE 100 | 5873.31 | -0.38 |
| AEX | 322.11 | -0.93 |
| DJIA | 12890.46 | 0.05 |
| Nasdaq | 2927.23 | 0.39 |
| FTSE MIB | 16522.27 | -0.79 |
| TSX Composite | 12497.94 | -0.18 |
| ASX | 4322.6 | -0.79 |
| Hang seng | 20783.86 | -1.08 |
| Straits Times | 2960 | -0.71 |
| ISEQ 20 | 502.39 | -0.26 |
Text size
The Belgian central bank's monthly confidence index fell in December to minus 31.3 points from minus 23.7 points in November, tumbling to the lowest level since the survey began in its current form in 1980.
The slump was particularly marked in the manufacturing sector, where the confidence index plunged to minus 36.5 points from minus 27.1 points while the construction and retail sectors saw more modest declines.
Although Belgium is only a small part of the eurozone, economists closely watch the survey for trends in the broader 15-nation eurozone because the country's economy trades heavily with the rest of the bloc.
(AFP/Expatica)
Be part of the world's largest survey into investing with confidence and share your views with investors from other countries.
Win one of ten Amazon vouchers worth EUR 25 by filling out our annual survey.
Meet the most eligible internationals in Belgium at Expatica Date!
This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.
Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet.
Moving to Belgium presents a host of challenges to expats, not least of all finding the right home.
The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Flickr
0
