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November 14, 2024

Spain | From the cyclical to the structural: Why are exports of goods not advancing?

Sales of goods abroad are 2.4% below the levels of two years ago. In that time, exports of services have increased by 24% and GDP has increased by 5.6%. This divergence is not normal.

September 23, 2024

Spain | Inflation falls, though prices still not

Inflation is falling and over the coming months various factors are expected to place it around, or below, 2%. Nonetheless, pressure from higher labor costs and geopolitical uncertainty could make for a bumpy ride.

April 8, 2024

Europe | March inflation supports the ECB

There is good news for the European Central Bank (ECB) thanks to the clear reduction of inflationary pressures, led by the slowdown in the prices of industrial goods, energy and food — and, to a lesser extent, by services, which still show a very persistent behavior.

December 26, 2023

Spain | Higher costs for businesses

Although energy and borrowing costs may be falling, businesses will have other challenges to contend with in 2024, including the risk of changes in labor regulation and taxation.

November 6, 2023

Global | Inflation moderates slowly

In recent months, inflation has shown signs of moderation in most countries, both developed and emerging, but there is still a ways to go before it reaches pre-pandemic levels.

July 10, 2023

Spain | Who are the new exporters?

Spanish exports increased by 12.9% from 4Q19 to 1Q23. By comparison, GDP would have barely returned to its pre-pandemic level during that period, while private consumption and investment were 4.8% and 3.7% below 4Q19 levels.

December 12, 2022

Global | Commodities took center stage in a unique year

A year ago, few managed to glimpse what 2022 was to be like geopolitically and socially, let alone economically. In this complex environment, one of the key asset classes was commodities.

July 26, 2021

Spain | High inflation — key factors looking forward

At the end of 1H21, both headline and core inflation remained stable, although at opposite extremes. The former, very high at 2.7% yoy, and the latter relatively low, at 0.2% yoy. Short-term risks exist of a rise in core inflation.