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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FinlandFinland Gross Domestic Product QoQ climbed to 0.9% in Q1 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Finland Gross Domestic Product QoQ climbed to 0.9% in Q1 2026, released May 2026, up 0.6% from December's 0.3% reading. The reading matched the 0.9% consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.1%. Gross Domestic Product QoQ is now the highest in 15 months.
Latest Release
0.9
Actual
0.9
Consensus
0.3
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.2 percentage points
across last 6 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 0.9
Actual: 0.9
Error: +0
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.58 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.49 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.31 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Gross Domestic Product QoQ (Finland) was reported at 0.9% in May 2026. This matched the market consensus of 0.9% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.3%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.16%, ranging from -0.4% to 0.9% across 7 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.63%, up from the prior three at -0.27%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC). Over the last 6 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.2%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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Gross Domestic Product QoQ - FI
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About Gross Domestic Product QoQ — Finland
DEFINITION
Finland's Gross Domestic Product QoQ rose 0.900000% in April, matching estimates and accelerating from March's 0.300000%. The economy expanded at the same robust pace as the prior month, signaling sustained growth momentum. Market focus now shifts to upcoming data releases and central bank policy amid steady GDP performance. Updated 5/29/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 0.9 %, consensus 0.9 %. Prior reading (Oct 2025): 0.9 %. Before that (Oct 2025): 0.4 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU, r=-0.58) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.