Only a Slight Improvement in Business Confidence
Manufacturing confidence improved slightly in September. However, production is not expected to grow in the near future.
Finnish manufacturing confidence indicator scored -10 points, up from -13 in August. Confidence is well below its long-term average (+1). Production is expected to stagnate during the next few months.
The Finnish construction confidence indicator gained a few points in September. It scored -12 points which is slightly stronger than in August (-15). Its long-term average is -8.
Finnish service sector confidence indicator declined slightly in September. Its latest figure is +2 points (+4 in August). The indicator is well below its long-term average of +13.
Confidence in retail trade stayed stable at a low level. The confidence indicator scored -16 points (-17 points in August) while its long-term average is -2.