The financial conditions behind the economic scenario in 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has caused the financial environment to take a step backwards. Although it has not experienced significant tightening overall, it is less favorable to the performance of economic activity in the coming quarters. The risks are high, and…
Investment and private consumption continue to support Portuguese activity
GDP stagnated in Q1 2026 in quarter-on-quarter terms, while it recorded a 2.3% growth rate year-on-year. This performance is due to the improvement in the contribution from domestic demand and a more negative contribution from external demand.
Macroeconomic outlook for Spain in 2026: resilience in uncertain times
The macroeconomic landscape is once again constrained by a geopolitical conflict. The crisis between the US and Iran, which began over three months ago, remains under a fragile truce. However, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, which is currently the most damaging…
11 June 2026
Spain: key drivers of regional growth in 2026
The new GDP growth forecast by autonomous community for 2026 presents a mixed picture: the regions of the Mediterranean arc and the archipelagos will experience stronger growth, while the Cantabrian coast and much of the interior will record more modest rates.
11 June 2026
