1 economic commission for europe timber committee finland september 2005 market statement general trends in unexpected slow growth euro area together with the labour dispute paper industry may and june will induce slower demand finnish exports reduce industrial output respectively therefore forecast of gdp this year has been lowered to be slightly above 2 percent terms outlook economy 2006 seems more optimistic both business tendency survey consumer confidence indicator indicate strong s because expected recovery international trade reduction total caused by consequent leverage effect next is raise 3 7 despite rapid however views unemployment development are pessimistic rate decrease only 8 driven mainly increase domestic private investments fixed
