The first quarter of 2013 recorded a 2.1% GDP year-on-year decrease according to Statistics Finland. This reflects a 0.1% decrease when compared to Q4 2012 confirming a continued, albeit slight, recession. In more positive terms the first quarter recorded a 0.9% volume growth in exports from Q4 along with a 0.3% growth in private consumption. In addition the consumer confidence index (CCI) has fluctuated for the first half of 2013, however the June measure (8.1) is higher than the same period in 2012 (5.8) pointing to improved market sentiment
Source : Cushman & Wakefield