No Major Changes in Finnish Business Confidence

29.01.2018

Finnish manufacturing confidence stayed at a strong level in January. The confidence indicator scored +16 points (revised figure +17 in December). Confidence is well above its long-term average (+1).

The construction sector confidence indicator declined in January. Its mostrecent figure is 0, down from the revised figure of +12 points one month earlier. The indicator stands still above its long-term average (-7).

Service sector confidence indicator climbed to +23 points from the revised figure of +20 points in December. Confidence is well above its long-term average (+13).

The retail trade confidence indicator was almost unchanged at a relatively high level. The indicator scored +13 points in January (revised figure+14 in December). Confidence is steadier than its long-term average (-2).