Historic Milestone for Belgium's BEL 20 Index

In a remarkable financial achievement, Belgium's BEL 20 stock market index has reached an all-time high, eclipsing the previous record established in May 2007. This index, which represents the 20 largest companies listed on Euronext Brussels, signifies a pivotal moment in Belgium's economic landscape.

Economic Forecasts and Market Performance

Despite the European Commission's projections placing Belgian growth below the Eurozone average—0.8% for 2025 and 0.9% for 2026—there are positive indicators on the horizon. Inflation is anticipated to decrease to 1.8% by 2026, alongside a projected increase in investment of 0.5% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026.

Market Update: As of 12:55 pm CET, the BEL 20 index has seen a 0.70% increase, achieving a landmark 4,779 points.