YLE.news

News from Finland in English

Economy

3 months ago

News group: Only 1 in 5 satisfied with government’s efforts to manage the economy

Two in five respondents say they are very dissatisfied with the governemnt’s economic measures, according to an Uutissuomalainen poll.

All News | Business | Economy

3 months ago

Survey: Export companies’ expectations for 2026 are the brightest in years

The unpredictability of the US worries export companies, who instead see the EU and Nordic countries as safe, increasingly important trading partners, the Chamber of Commerce says.

3 months ago

Unemployment climbs to 10.6%, marking bleakest point since 2009

Around 50,000 more people were unemployed last month than in November 2024.

All News | Domestic news | Economy | Politics

3 months ago

More big cuts in state spending may be on the way

The Finance Ministry says that public finances may still need to be adjusted by as much as 1.4 billion euros before the government term ends in 2027.

4 months ago

APN Podcast: Finland’s 2025 in review

Join us for a month-by-month journey through Finland’s year in news.

All News | Domestic news | Economy | Ministry of Finance

4 months ago

Finland’s economic recovery is ‘delayed’, finance ministry says

Despite an increase in incomes, household consumption has not risen, according to the finance ministry.

5 months ago

Finnish SEO targets Teboil operators as sanctions bite

Finnish fuel chain SEO is courting Teboil operators amid sanctions on Moscow.

All News | Domestic news | Economy | Housing | Housing Sales and Markets

5 months ago

October housing sales tick up for second month in a row, federation says

The last time the housing market was more active was in September 2022, according to the Federation of Real Estate Agency.

5 months ago

Average student loan debt more than doubles to over €12k

Student loans typically stood at around 5,000 euros in 2010-11, according to the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, Kela.

All News | Economy

5 months ago

Consumer confidence in Finland remains low

A majority of survey respondents said they believe Finland’s bleak unemployment situation will get worse before it gets better.