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FinlandFinland Industrial Confidence climbed to 7 in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Finland Industrial Confidence climbed to 7 in July 2026, up 3 from June's 4 reading.
Latest Release
7.000000
Actual
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Consensus
4.000000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Industrial Confidence (Finland) was reported at 7.00 in July 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 4.00. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.64, ranging from -6.00 to 7.00 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 4.67, up from the prior three at 0.33. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.60) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.27).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bearish USD).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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Industrial Confidence - FI
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About Industrial Confidence — Finland
DEFINITION
Industrial Confidence is a financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among businesses in the industrial sector. It provides insight into the overall sentiment and expectations of companies in this sector, which can have a significant impact on economic growth and investment decisions. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and analysts as it reflects the current and future health of the industrial sector and can serve as a leading indicator for the overall economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. 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 (Jul 2026): actual 7. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 4. Before that (May 2026): 3.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially 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.
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Economic Calendar - FI Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | FI | GDP Growth Rate YoY | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1 | 1.75 | Low |
| 05:00 | FI | Gross Domestic Product YoY | 1.8 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.00 | Low |
| 05:00 | FI | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 0.9 | 0.9 | -0.1 | 0.40 | Low |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 05:00 | FI | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.65 | Low |
| 05:00 | FI | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.2 | -0.4 | 0.3 | 0.25 | Low |