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10-11-2026The Belgian economy is currently growing at a slow pace, as our latest nowcast shows. Growth remains positive, despite high inflation, rising interest rates and the need for fiscal consolidation.
06-11-2026The importance of AI investment for US growth was already clear last year. The National Bank of Belgium’s (NBB) latest figures on 2025 investments in our country confirm a similar positive trend. Moreover, Belgian businesses and individuals are spending increasingly more to access the most advanced LLMs.
02-11-2026The outcome of the US midterms on 3 November seems already decided: prediction markets give the Democrats around a 90% chance of winning the House of Representatives and a 60–70% chance of winning the Senate. Case closed.
02-11-2026Autumn often provides the perfect opportunity to dive into that pile of books gathering on your nightstand. But have you ever wondered how many of these novels were written entirely by humans? A recent study on the US book market suggests AI now plays a far greater role than most assume – with economic consequences that also affect authors who don’t use these tools.
27-10-2026In our latest nowcast, developed in partnership with Ghent University, we observe a recovery in economic growth during the quarter that has just ended. Despite a challenging international environment and a difficult budgetary situation, the Belgian economy is displaying a degree of resilience.
26-10-2026Structurally higher interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and changing export markets call for a new approach. Koen De Leus shares his tips and insights on how to strengthen your business’s financing, investments and growth strategy.
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