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April 25, 2025
Global | Climate Scenarios: From Uncertainty to Risks
Unprecedented uncertainty highlights the importance of scenario-based analysis for assessing climate risks, especially in the short term. Climate risk scenarios developed by leading institutions can serve as a valuable starting point to illustrate potential economic impacts.
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April 22, 2025
China Banking Monitor 2025
China’s banks face headwinds in 2025 amid weak credit growth, low profitability, and property sector stress. Narrowing interest margins and declining lending rates have pushed ROA and ROE to record lows. Real estate woes, LGFV debt, and US tariffs weigh heavily on the sector, while links to shadow banking grown modestly.
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April 22, 2025
Mexico | Gender Inequality in Financial Inclusion
While financial inclusion in Mexico has made progress, this press release seeks not only to encourage reflection on the existing inequalities in women’s financial inclusion, but also to highlight some of the additional barriers they face in accessing financial services.
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April 10, 2025
Real Estate Outlook Mexico. First semester 2025
Construction GDP grew 2.6% thanks to a 6.9% increase in building construction, despite the decline in other subsectors. The mortgage market increased its number of loans by 10.7%, primarily due to the recovery of affordable housing.
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April 29, 2025
Colombia | Real Estate Outlook. 2025
BBVA Research presents its new real estate sector report in two presentations: the first analyzes sales, supply, prices, rentals, and demographics; the second focuses on the structure of construction, financing, and sustainability. It includes sales projections, drivers, and trends through 2026.
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April 28, 2025
Spain | Labour Force Survey 1Q25: A strong start to 2025
After removing the quarter’s negative seasonal effects, employment rose by 0.7 % QoQ SWDA—0.1 percentage point above Social Security registrations—and hours worked also climbed by 0.2 %. Meanwhile, the temporary employment rate held at 15.6 % SWDA , and the unemployment rate dropped to 10.7 % SWDA .
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April 28, 2025
Europe | The dollar, the end of its hegemony and an opportunity for the euro?
The dollar's recent fall has reignited the debate about the possible end of its hegemony in the global financial architecture. A question that has once again fed an old European desire: for the euro to consolidate its position as a reserve currency and safe haven.
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April 25, 2025
Colombia | Timeliness and clarity of tax messages
Colombia aims to cut its fiscal deficit to 5.1% of GDP in 2025, but success depends on swift institutional reforms, clear spending plans, and transparent financing. In a volatile global context, timely and credible messages are key to maintaining investor confidence.
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