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Financial Markets Daily Report 09 July 2025 Markets were mixed in yesterday's session as investors digested Trump's delay of the tariff deadline to August 1. The main U.S. stock indices were little changed, while European stocks rose across the board. The USD was stable against a basket of currencies and the EUR continued to fluctuate around $1.17. Consumption The economic impact of the blackout in detail We expand on the assessment of the economic impact of the blackout on 28 April in Spain by taking a cross-section by sector and autonomous community region, based on the analysis of internal CaixaBank data. Josep Mestres Domènech Zoel Martín Vilató 18 June 2025 Opinion Hegemonic stability in times of change Is the Trump administration’s strategic shift compatible with the United States’ role as a guarantor of the international economic equilibrium? 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Consumption The economic impact of the blackout in detail We expand on the assessment of the economic impact of the blackout on 28 April in Spain by taking a cross-section by sector and autonomous community region, based on the analysis of internal CaixaBank data. Josep Mestres Domènech Zoel Martín Vilató 18 June 2025
Opinion Hegemonic stability in times of change Is the Trump administration’s strategic shift compatible with the United States’ role as a guarantor of the international economic equilibrium? José Ramón Díez 12 June 2025
Opinion The Spanish economy holds up This month, we have updated our forecast scenario for the Spanish economy. Although we now expect growth to be slightly lower than previously anticipated, the message remains broadly positive and there are several elements sustaining the Spanish economy’s dynamic growth. … Oriol Aspachs 12 June 2025
Federal Reserve (Fed) What are the implications of the Fed slowing down its balance sheet reduction process? During the years of expansionary monetary policy, the Federal Reserve embarked on an asset purchase programme aimed at injecting liquidity into the economy and stimulating it, with its assets peaking at 35% of US GDP in mid-2022. The inflationary crisis required a… Isabela Lara White Antonio Marta Miranda 13 June 2025
Labour market & demographics A changing European labour market: the role of immigration and new jobs Active training policies, as well as the ability to attract talent in sectors with the greatest shortage of skilled personnel, will be key if the EU is to make progress in innovation and competitiveness and avoid falling behind its main competitors. María Romero Meléndez 16 June 2025
Financial markets outlook Uncertainty over economic policy continues to steer investor mood CaixaBank Research 16 June 2025
World outlook Trump’s announcements detract from the economic indicators CaixaBank Research 16 June 2025
Activity & growth New economic scenario: The world holds its breath over Trump’s tariffs Rita Sánchez Soliva 13 June 2025
Portugal Portugal: 2025 starts poorly, but the macro outlook is still supported by structural factors CaixaBank Research 16 June 2025
Foreign sector Import dependencies and competitive emergencies for Europe’s industry David Martínez Turégano 03 July 2025
Sectoral Observatory Tariff tensions and reconfiguration of trade flows: impact on Spain David Martínez Turégano Judit Montoriol Garriga 01 July 2025
Sectoral Observatory Outlook for the Spanish economy and its sectors in 2025-2026 David Cesar Heymann 01 July 2025
Sectoral Observatory The growth of services sustains the strength of the Spanish economy in 2025 Pedro Álvarez Ondina 01 July 2025
Sectoral Observatory Executive summary: Sectoral strengths to navigate a complex environment Judit Montoriol Garriga 01 July 2025
Sectoral Observatory Infographic. The Spanish economy is moderating its growth rate in a context of trade tensions Judit Montoriol Garriga 01 July 2025
Consumption The economic impact of the blackout in detail Josep Mestres Domènech Zoel Martín Vilató 18 June 2025