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May 6, 2024

Spain | Are the seams starting to show?

GDP continues to rise sharply. However, the data shows a growth pattern that is unlikely to be sustainable in the long term. Even so, the differential growth that the Spanish economy is showing is something to be celebrated.

December 22, 2023

Colombia | Christmas shopping in Colombian homes

Christmas changes Colombians' consumption habits. In this opinion column we look at what the official DANE figures and our BBVA Big Data Consumption Tracker data say about household spending trends in December.

May 29, 2023

Europe | (Fiscal) Rules vs discretion

The rules versus discretion debate is back on the table, focusing not only this time on monetary policy (where central banks are having a hard time convincing the markets that inflation will return to target), but also on the reform of European fiscal rules.

April 17, 2023

Spain | Pension reform and social preferences

Over the last two years we have witnessed numerous changes to the pension system in Spain, making it more generous, but less self-sufficient, with a larger structural deficit, no adjustment for increased life expectancy and greater dependence on transfers from the State.

February 6, 2023

US | The debt as a global problem

Again, as in 1995, 2011 and 2013, uncertainty over whether the US Congress will raise the Federal Government's borrowing limit is beginning to cause concern in the financial markets, which could increase going forward.

February 1, 2023

Spain | NGEU funds, we welcome you with open arms

More than a year and a half after the implementation of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), the excitement is turning into disappointment, as there is a perception that the funds are failing to reach households and businesses.

December 7, 2022

Spain | Tourism: on the verge of collapsing?

One of the best surprises of 2022 has been the recovery by tourism. However, there are reasonable doubts regarding the industry's future outlook. A downturn could have major implications for the economy.

September 21, 2022

Spain | Stagnation and inflation: a challenge for public policy

Activity data reflect a negative balance for the last few months and, although inflation may have reached a turning point, this context of weak activity and rising prices poses a huge challenge for public policies.

June 1, 2022

Spain | Regional finances in 2021 and between 2003 and 2021

This new Working Paper analyzes the trend in regional revenues and expenditure, including the sector’s budget balance and its debt position from 2003 through to the present day.

May 23, 2022

Spain | Unexpected consequences

The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing to raise interest rates in a bid to control inflation without triggering a recession. But can it control the consequences of its actions as we move forward?