Blog The resilience of Chinese exports during the COVID-19 crisis China was at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. As a consequence, the value of Chinese exports plummeted by 13% year-on-year at the first quarter of 2020. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Recovery in global economy delayed The alternative scenario attached to the forecast for the Finnish economy analyses what implications a delay in the recovery of the global economy would have for the Finnish economy. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Economic growth has passed its cyclical peak Finnish growth will continue, but at a slower pace than in recent years. There is no returning to the growth rate that preceded the financial crisis. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Slow productivity growth hinders export growth Weak productivity growth raises domestic production costs and hinders the competiveness of export firms as well as economic growth. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
First quarter of 2018 sees a surge in investments Finland’s GDP grew 1.2% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2018 and 3.1% year-on-year. The Finnish economy has now grown for ten consecutive quarters. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Clouds over the global economy An extensive use of restrictions on international trade would substantially weaken global trade and economic growth in Finland. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Blog Caucasus and Central Asia ‒ integration or disintegration Caucasian and Central Asian regions host ethnically and culturally diverse populations, but the countries have a long history of political and economic integration. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+
Finland's cyclical expansion bolstered by investment and export growth Investment growth has been bolstered by e.g. the quickening of domestic demand and construction activity as well as monetary policy. There has been a substantial increase in exports, for example to Germany and China. Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Google+