Aktia sees Finland GDP growth at 2.1% in 2026 in new economic forecast

• Aktia published an economic outlook projecting Finland GDP growth of 2.1% in 2026, 1.8% in 2027, 1.5% in 2028.
• Export momentum, stronger industrial activity, investment spending seen as key drivers of the upgrade.
• Labor market inflection expected soon, with unemployment forecast to fall as employment starts rising.
• Data center construction flagged as the largest single investment category lifting building permits; defense spending also supports the capex cycle.
• Households retain capacity to raise spending, with high savings rates seen as pent-up demand as purchasing power improves.

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