Finland’s consumer confidence indicator dropped to -9.7 in October 2026 from -4.9 in September, marking its lowest reading since May and falling far below the long-term average of -2.9. The decline came as consumers expected the country’s economy to weaken sharply over the next 12 months (-14.1 vs -4.7 in September). Meanwhile, their assessment of their current personal financial situation became more negative (-4.4 vs -1.9), while confidence in their own financial situation over the next 12 months deteriorated sharply (2.3 vs 8.1).