Slowing growth in the shadow of global uncertainties

Finland’s economic growth will be slower during the next three years. Growth has also slowed in the euro area and elsewhere around the world. However, there are still possibilities for growth in the Finnish economy.

Discussing monetary policy frameworks in Helsinki

The Bank of Finland organized an international research conference to discuss two key topics in particular: the challenges of monetary policy and the future of European Monetary Union.

Public finances need more room for manoeuvre

Active measures to strengthen the public finances should be taken when the economy is in good heart.

Improvements in employment held back by population ageing

Even if the employment rate were to remain unchanged, the number of employed would decline by 15,000 over the years 2019–2021.

Measures of core inflation filter out temporary price changes

Short-lived volatility in consumer prices make it harder to monitor price pressures within the economy. Measures of core inflation describe price developments that are not driven by temporary factors.

Raising the employment rate to 75% will require much faster economic growth

If economic growth in the immediate years ahead does not exceed around 1.5%, achievement of the 75% employment target is unlikely.

Most recent statistical data point to faster-than-expected moderation of economic growth

Economist robot currently forecasts a marked slowdown in growth. The forecast has weakened substantially during the spring with the release of new statistical data.