"Belgium Business Forecast Report Q4 2013" now available at Fast Market Research

Despite enjoying a relatively stronger recovery than several other eurozone Member States, the Belgian economy is nonetheless vulnerable to the lingering crisis in the single currency area.

A particular c oncern is the national debt which, at close to 100% of GDP, leaves Belgium exposed to a deterioration in risk sentiment and slowdown in economic growth.

Although the formation of a new government has ended 18 months of political paralysis, the six-party coalition could yet struggle to overcome ideological differences in order to tackle much-needed fiscal and economic reforms.

Major Forecast Changes

We have revised up our 201 3 real GDP growth estimate to 0. 4% from 0.1 % previously.

Key Risks To Outlook

Downside Risks To Medium-Term Growth: There are significant downside risks to our economic growth forecasts, particularly stemming from the impact of fiscal consolidation and the eurozone sovereign debt crisis.

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Upside Risks To Inflation: Further euro weakness and the potential for a fresh rally in global energy prices could in turn keep inflation elevated.

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