Consumer confidence in the Netherlands edged down to -34 in October 2026 from September’s six-month high of -33. The economic climate sub-indicator declined to -59 from -58 in the previous month, as consumers were more pessimistic about the economy over the past 12 months (-67 vs -65), while their assessment of the economy for the next 12 months remained unchanged at -50. Willingness to buy also weakened slightly to -18 from -17, reflecting a more negative assessment of households’ financial situations, both over the past 12 months (-19 vs -16) and the coming 12 months (-2 vs 0). However, consumers viewed the timing of major purchases, such as furniture and electronics, slightly more favorably in October, with the indicator improving to -34 from -35 in September.