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.
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?
12 June 2025
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.
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12 June 2025
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…
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.
16 June 2025
Editorial
Key points of the month
