AI adoption in Spanish firms is advancing rapidly but remains limited and uneven
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Spanish firms has accelerated in recent years, but the process has been uneven and remains incomplete. This article analyses the extent of AI penetration considering four key dimensions: company size, sectoral differences,…
What do high-frequency data tell us about international tourism in Spain after the outbreak of the war in Iran?
International tourism spending accelerated slightly in March 2026, driven by the redirection towards Spain of tourist flows from the main European source countries. This upturn offset the decline in tourism from East Asia, which, although intense, represents only a small…
18 May 2026
The Spanish economy remains resilient in an uncertain environment
The latest indicators depict an economy that remains resilient amid the entrenchment of the conflict in the Persian Gulf. Among the various channels through which this conflict can affect the economy, the most visible impact so far is in inflation, through the rise in…
Shadows (and some light) in Europe’s industrial decline
The Industrial Accelerator Act, presented by the European Commission at the beginning of March, outlines its response to the EU’s weakening industrial base. It is structured around a set of quantitative objectives: a general one, to raise the sector’s share of the economy…
18 May 2026
