BBVA Research
Our featured publications
Filter all of our publications to find the ones about the geography you are most interested in.
Filter all of our publications to find the ones you are most interested in by content language, date, geography and/or topic.
February 14, 2025
Spain | Reaping the Benefits of Renewable Energy in the Spanish Economy
This study investigates how much the growing penetration of low-marginal-cost renewables contributes to lowering prices, and whether a ‘merit-order effect’ could limit the further expansion of renewable energy in Spain.
- Types of files Downloads:
- Files
February 13, 2025
Spain | Monetary policy pass-through in the loosening cycle
Spanish banks are rapidly translating the reduction in official interest rates to new lending operations' interest rates, which benefits borrowers. In the case of deposits, the transmission is slightly slower than in the hiking cycle, which benefits depositors.
- Types of files Downloads:
- Files
February 7, 2025
Mexico | FDI increased in the manufacturing sector in 3Q24
As of the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), the trade deficit is 11 billion dollars. In the same period, foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to flow to Mexico. Through 3Q24, the country has attracted 35.7 billion dollars, a slight increase of 1.5% compared to the same period of the previous year.
- Types of files Downloads:
- Files
February 7, 2025
Global | The Relevance of Climate Change Narratives
Narratives play a crucial role in decision-making. As political polarization shapes public opinion, the challenge lies in crafting transformative climate change narratives that are grounded in scientific knowledge, bridge ideological divides, and mobilize effective policies.
- Types of files Downloads:
- Files
Our most recent publications
Filter all of our publications to find the ones about the geography you are most interested in.
Filter all of our publications to find the ones you are most interested in by content language, date, geography and/or topic.
February 21, 2025
Colombia | Innovate or fall behind: Artificial Intelligence as the key to development
Colombia is advancing in artificial intelligence with the national policy CONPES 4144, which invests $479 million to boost productivity until 2030. It focuses on 6 pillars, promoting regional hubs and strengthening public-private collaboration to ensure equitable benefits, especially for SMEs and rural areas.
- Types of files Downloads:
- Files
February 19, 2025
Mexico | Temporary nature of textile tariffs must be enforced; emphasizing customs control
Mexico imposes temporary tariffs of 15 to 35% on 155 tariff items in the textile and clothing industry, modifies the Immex Decree to limit access in these sectors. Finally, it establishes a global rate of 19% on products imported through digital platforms from countries without a trade agreement, including China.
- Types of files Downloads:
- Files
February 19, 2025
Asia| US reciprocal tariffs offer no help in narrowing trade deficits with Asian economies
This report examines U.S. reciprocal tariffs on Asian economies after President Trump’s announcement to match trading partners' tariffs. Findings show these tariffs won’t significantly cut U.S. trade deficits, as imbalances stem from comparative advantages, supply chains, and production costs, not tariff rates.
- Types of files Downloads:
- Files
