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Bank of Finland Bulletin - Articles on the economy from the Bank of Finland

Bank of Finland Bulletin - Articles on the economy from the Bank of Finland

Seppo Orjasniemi

Seppo Orjasniemi has worked as a Senior Economist in the Monetary Policy and Research Department.

macroeconomy, forecasting, foreign trade

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Analysis Published on 30.06.2015
- Monetary policy
- Seppo Orjasniemi
- Elisa Newby
Finland benefits from Eurosystem’s securities purchases

The effects of the Eurosystem’s expanded asset purchase programme (EAPP) are already visible on the financial markets. To a small open economy such as Finland, the effects of the programme are transmitted particularly via lower market interest rates and a weaker exchange rate.
Analysis Published on 30.06.2015
- Finnish economy
- Seppo Orjasniemi
- Hannu Viertola
Employment impact of exports has changed

Exports have had a significant indirect impact on employment. The overall drop in employment has, however, remained moderate, as employment has been sustained by domestic demand.