EK confident in Finland’s recovery despite worrying news

RECENT MONTHS have painted a somewhat confusing picture of the national economy in Finland, reports YLE.

Better-than-expected growth figures released in the spring fuelled optimism about an imminent turnaround, but in recent weeks the optimism has been stifled by news that bankruptcies remain high, employment is on the decline, consumers remain cautious and the stock market is underperforming.