Clear News | Thursday 30.4.2026

Economic review. Women invest. May Day. Weather

Ministry: Finland’s economy is weakening

First, news about the Finnish economy.

The Ministry of Finance says that the Finnish economy is doing poorly.

The Finnish economy is growing too little this year. The economy will grow by only 0.6 percent, says an official from the Ministry of Finance.

The war with Iran is hurting the economy. For example, oil is expensive because of the war.

The Ministry of Finance says that Finns are afraid to spend money. People prefer to save money.

The Finnish economy is doing badly.

The Ministry of Finance also said that the employment situation remains poor. There are already over 300,000 unemployed people in Finland. More than 10 percent of the Finnish working population is unemployed.

Women are investing more and more

Next, news about investing money.

Many women invest money, that is, buy shares. Women are buying shares more than before.

Research shows that women are good investors. Women often make more money from stocks than men. The money may come in more because women hold stocks for a long time.

Men sell shares faster than women, which can result in more different payments.

Women are investing, or buying, more shares than before.

Young women in particular are now interested in investing.

May Day Eve is visible in cities

Finally, let’s talk about May Day.

Today, May Day Eve is celebrated in Finland.

It is an old tradition that the statue of Manta in Helsinki receives a student cap. Up to 80,000 people attend.

There are also statues in other cities that receive a student cap on May Day Eve.

Tomorrow is May Day. May Day is an old workers’ holiday. It is also a celebration of spring and students.

Many city dwellers go to the park for a picnic on May Day.

Friday weather

Still a weather forecast.

May Day tomorrow will be breezy, meaning it won’t rain.

It is really warm and sunny in the south.

The temperature is 10…20 degrees.