Finnish economy out of recession
Finnish GDP grew by 0.3% in July–September this year compared to the previous quarter, Statistics Finland says.
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Fewer late paying companies, but no increase in bankruptcies yet
A recent survey about late payments casts light on businesses’ finances in Q3 2024. According to a late payment survey…
New business loans down by almost a third
In August, Finnish companies took out loans worth just one billion euros. Bank of Finland statistics show that the level…
Consumer confidence continues to decline in September
Consumer confidence fell slightly in September. Business confidence, by contrast, rose in retail but fell in industry. “It seems the…
Bankruptcy filings up in August
In August 2024, 306 bankruptcy applications were made, 23 applications more than the same month last year. In July, 225…
Survey: SMEs’ finances weaker
The recent Yrittäjägallup survey shows that businesses’ financial standing is still weak. Among SMEs, 45% say their situation is good.…
Economic policy
Economic policy at the national level means the state’s financial, structural and labour market policy. Suomen Yrittäjät brings the voice…
GDP grows slightly in Q1 2024
Statistics Finland reports that Finland’s GDP volume grew in January–March 2024 by 0.2% on the previous quarter. Working-day adjusted GDP…
Consumer confidence stagnant, business confidence down, apart from industry
“Notwithstanding the growth of the economy, the fall in inflation and the increase in purchasing power, it feels like consumers…
Suomen Yrittäjät: Strikes completely irresponsible amid recession and war
Suomen Yrittäjät, the Finnish SME association, condemns the disproportionate new political strikes announced by trade union SAK. “It’s completely irresponsible…