Tag: Price indices

  • Inflation in Finland accelerates to 7.8 percent in June

    Inflation in Finland accelerates to 7.8 percent in June

    “Since last December, the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages have increased by 10 percent, light fuel oils by 76 percent, diesel and gasoline by 42 percent, and electricity by 22 percent – in no more than six months,” comment Kristiina Nieminensenior statistician from Statistics Finland. Consumer prices are also rising rapidly in other parts…

  • Inflation in Finland accelerated to 7 per cent in May

    Inflation in Finland accelerated to 7 per cent in May

    The annual rise in consumer prices was 5.7 per cent in April. Inflation was even higher in the euro area. According to Eurostat’s harmonized index of consumer prices, consumer prices rose by 8.1 per cent year-on-year in May, 0.7 percentage points higher than in April. According to the index, inflation in Finland was 7.1 per…

  • OP economists forecast that house prices will rise by more than 3 per cent this year

    OP economists forecast that house prices will rise by more than 3 per cent this year

    The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent restrictions have had a negative impact on many sectors, but have a double impact on the housing market. Sales volumes have recovered from the collapse last spring, and business is booming. Despite the financial crisis, average prices have risen across the country. However, there are still signs of regional divergence…