The State Treasury publishes a quarterly review, which includes information on recent developments in debt management and an outlook for the upcoming quarter, including auction dates.
A quick summary:
– State Treasury is planning to issue a new euro benchmark bond in Q3, likely in the 5-7 year sector.
– Auction dates for Q3 have been announced.
– At the end of Q2, approximately 62% of foreseen long-term funding has been completed.
– The economy is recovering though outlook is dampened by global economic uncertainty and trade tensions. Finland’s GDP is projected to grow by 1.0% in 2025 and, 1.5% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027.
– Finland intends to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2029 and, as part of NATO alliance, to 5% of GDP by 2035.
– Finland remains world leader in progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
For full article, please continue to Quarterly Review Q2/2025 in Publications.