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Trade war weakens export outlook for Finnish companies
A trade war would pose challenges for exporting companies in particular. Nevertheless, the debt-servicing ability of companies in Finland is good, for the most part. The greatest difficulties have been faced by small businesses and by sectors such as construction.
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Moderate growth in Finnish companies’ non-performing loans
In an economic crisis there can be a risk of a credit slump in which loan losses weaken banks’ ability to extend credit. During the COVID-19 pandemic the risks of corporate lending have grown, but substantial loan losses have been avoided.