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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FinlandFinland Gross Domestic Product YoY fell to 1.3% in March 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased April 2026
Finland Gross Domestic Product YoY fell to 1.3% in March 2026, released April 2026, down 0.9% from February's 2.2% reading. The print exceeded the 0.1% consensus by 1.2%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.27%. Over the past 3 months, Gross Domestic Product YoY averaged -0.03%, vs 0.1% in the prior 3-month window. Gross Domestic Product YoY is now the highest in 9 months.
Latest Release
1.3
Actual
0.1
Consensus
2.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.35 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Mar 2026
Predicted: 0.22
Actual: 0.1
Error: +0.12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.61 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.57 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.46 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.39 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.27 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Gross Domestic Product YoY (Finland) was reported at 1.1% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.22%, ranging from -0.5% to 2.1% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.43%, up from the prior three at -0.03%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.35%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Gross Domestic Product YoY — Finland
DEFINITION
Finland's Gross Domestic Product YoY rose to 1.100000% in May, down from April's 1.3% but up sharply from March's 0.1%, signaling continued economic expansion. The May reading confirms a slowdown from the previous month yet maintains growth well above early 2026 levels. Market focus now shifts to upcoming data releases and central bank policy adjustments amid this moderated pace. 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 (Apr 2026): actual 1.1 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1.3 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 0.1 %.
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 GBP/USD (Bullish GBP, r=0.61) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.