Finland’s consumer confidence indicator rose to -3.0 in August 2026 from -5.3 in both June and July, marking its highest reading since February 2022, when confidence was positive. The result remained slightly below the long-term average of -2.9. Expectations for the country’s economy over the next 12 months improved to -2.4 from -4.7 in July, while consumers’ assessment of their current personal finances turned positive at 0.1 from -2.2. Expectations for their finances over the next year held at 8.1. Views on the timing of durable-goods purchases improved to -12.7 from -15.9, saving intentions rose to -6.6 from -9.6 and spending intentions increased to -17.8 from -22.4. Unemployment expectations became less pessimistic at -14.9 from -19.5, although inflation expectations rose to 4.2% from 3.7%.