2026.07.2705:17:16UTC+00Finland Industry Mood Rises Further in July

Finland’s manufacturing confidence indicator rose to 7 in July 2026 from 4 in June, matching its highest reading since June 2022 and remaining above its long-term average of 0. Production expectations for the coming months strengthened further, increasing to 31 from 28 in June. Spare capacity in the sector, however, was still evident: 68% of respondents reported operating at full capacity in June, up from 66% in the previous month but still below the historical average of 70%. Assessments of order books were unchanged at -11, continuing to move closer to normal levels, while views on finished goods inventories eased to -1 from 3.