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Peter Vanden Houte

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Peter Vanden Houte

Chief Economist, Belgium, Luxembourg, Eurozone

Peter Vanden Houte is Chief Economist, Belgium, Luxembourg. He has has been working with ING in various research functions for more than 20 years. He is also vice-chairman of the “economic commission” at the Belgian Employers Federation.

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Peter is part of the THINK team for Europe and Belgium.

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Ireland skews eurozone growth data
11 June

Ireland skews eurozone growth data

With energy prices expected to remain higher for longer, the ECB is likely to hike interest rates twice this year, to contain second-round effects

In charts: Three scenarios for energy, macro and markets
15 May

In charts: Three scenarios for energy, macro and markets

How the Middle East conflict could play out across oil and gas markets, plus inflation, central banks and FX

Rising inflation signals June rate hike in the eurozone
15 May

Rising inflation signals June rate hike in the eurozone

The eurozone faces weakening growth and rising inflation, prompting expectations of an ECB interest rate hike in June

The reasons behind Europe’s productivity problem, and how to solve it
30 April

The reasons behind Europe’s productivity problem, and how to solve it

While wider adoption of AI could lift EU productivity, a return to the pre‑pandemic annual growth rate of 0.7% appears unlikely

Eurozone growth disappoints in first quarter; inflation hits 3%
Quick take
30 April

Eurozone growth disappoints in first quarter; inflation hits 3%

First quarter growth came in at 0.1%, weaker than expected

Eurozone economic sentiment tumbles in April
Quick take
29 April

Eurozone economic sentiment tumbles in April

Eurozone potential growth could fall below 1% over the next few years
27 April

Eurozone potential growth could fall below 1% over the next few years

Eurozone PMI shows stagflationary pressures increased in April
Quick take
23 April

Eurozone PMI shows stagflationary pressures increased in April

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ECB set to signal an ‘insurance’ rate hike
16 April

ECB set to signal an ‘insurance’ rate hike

Eurozone economy in the line of fire
5 March

Eurozone economy in the line of fire

Eurozone industrial upturn to continue despite December dip
Quick take
16 February

Eurozone industrial upturn to continue despite December dip

The eurozone’s cyclical upturn continues
30 January

The eurozone’s cyclical upturn continues

Eurozone economy starts the year on a strong footing
Quick take
29 January

Eurozone economy starts the year on a strong footing

THINK Ahead: 2026 in 10 charts (Part two)
9 January

THINK Ahead: 2026 in 10 charts (Part two)

Recent developments in the global economy
8 January

Recent developments in the global economy

The eurozone's industrial recovery is gaining momentum
Quick take
15 December 2025

The eurozone's industrial recovery is gaining momentum