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 unlikely to show positive growth - EconoTimes)
Finnish Q4 GDP data is scheduled for release on Monday and expectations are that GDP data is unlikely to show positive growth. Expectations are not overly elevated, and have not been for a long time. Flash GDP data earlier suggested a decline of 0.1%, and the actual outcome is likely to confirm the same or remain close to it.
Data is likely to imply a weak start to 2016, with a negative growth overhang around -0.3%, other things equal. News from the labour market are now more promising, which could see moderate increase in private consumption. But, consumption alone is not adequate to undo the drag from net exports, with the growth contribution of net exports as low as -1 %-point.
"We expect that the Finnish GDP fell by 0.2% q/q in Q4. That implies not only a lower than expected starting point for 2016, but also a negative growth overhang around, and potentially a need to revise down the current year growth forecast." said Nordea Bank in a report.
