Finnish GDP Contracts 0.4% in Q2 âšī¸
Finland's economy contracted by 0.4% in Q2 2025, marking its first economic contraction since Q4 2023, driven by reduced household consumption and weaker external demand.
Economic contraction signals potential broader European market slowdown, with declining household consumption and export performance indicating economic challenges that could impact regional market sentiment and investment strategies.
Finnish Consumer Morale Weakens in August âšī¸
Finnish consumer confidence declined in August 2025, with worsening economic outlook, low spending intentions, and pessimistic unemployment expectations.
Declining consumer confidence signals potential economic slowdown, which could negatively impact European market investments and broader market sentiment, particularly in Nordic and European regions.
Finland Industry Mood Highest Since 2022 âšī¸
Finland's manufacturing confidence indicator improved to -1 in August 2025, showing strengthening production expectations and increased capacity utilization.
Manufacturing confidence signals potential economic recovery with improved production expectations and higher capacity utilization, indicating gradual stabilization of industrial sector performance.
Finnish Jobless Rate Rises to 9.3% in July âšī¸
Finland's unemployment rate rose to 9.3% in July 2025, with employed persons decreasing by 43,000 and youth unemployment climbing to 16.8%.
Economic indicators suggest a weakening labor market with rising unemployment across multiple age groups, potentially signaling broader economic challenges that could impact market sentiment and investment strategies.
Finland Producer Deflation Cools in July âšī¸
Finland experienced producer prices falling 1.5% year-on-year in July 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline with deflation easing in several sectors.
Moderate producer price deflation suggests ongoing economic softness with mixed sectoral performance, indicating potential mild economic headwinds without dramatic market disruption.