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Methodological review finds higher Spanish potential GDP growth
A Banco de España occasional paper presents a revised methodology for estimating Spain's potential GDP, revealing higher growth in recent years due to more positive demographic dynamics.
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Núñez highlights banking challenges: AI, geopolitics, sustainability
Soledad Núñez, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Spain, presented the latest issue of Funcas' 'Papeles de Economía Española' in Madrid on February 10, 2026. The journal issue is dedicated to the new challenges facing the banking sector, particularly digital transformation, geopolitical risks, and sustainability.
Banco de España details January 2026 economic and financial statistics
The Banco de España has published its comprehensive Statistical Bulletin for January 2026, providing detailed economic and financial data for Spain and the euro area.
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Banco de España and OEPM sign agreement for patent data access
The Banco de España and the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) have signed a collaboration agreement.
Spanish banks boost profitability and solvency in H1 2025 despite income shifts
The Spanish banking sector significantly improved its profitability and solvency in the first half of 2025. Consolidated profit rose 10%, with ROA reaching 0.97% and ROE increasing to 14.6%, while capital ratios also strengthened.
Non-cash payments in Spain grow 8.5% in first half of 2025
Non-cash payment operations in Spain increased by 8.5 percent in number and 6.3 percent in value during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The total amount processed reached 6.4 trillion euros.
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Eurosystem balance sheet shows shifts in foreign currency and open market operations
The Eurosystem's net foreign currency position increased by EUR 0.2 billion to EUR 332.3 billion in the week ending January 30, 2026. The net balance of open market operations rose by EUR 16.4 billion to -EUR 2,436.4 billion, primarily due to changes in the deposit facility.
Bank Lending Survey reveals tighter credit, softer demand in Q4 2025
The Banco de España's Bank Lending Survey for Q4 2025 indicates a slight tightening of credit supply and a moderation in demand.
New database offers global and bilateral geopolitical risk indices
The Banco de España has published a comprehensive database of general and bilateral geopolitical risk (GPR) indices for 34 countries.
Euro area firms report tighter lending conditions in Q4 2025
Euro area firms reported a net tightening in bank loan interest rates and other financing conditions during the fourth quarter of 2025. This was accompanied by a modest rise in financing needs and a slight decline in perceived availability.
Official mortgage market reference rates for January 2026 released
The Banco de España has released the official mortgage market reference rates for January 2026, including EURIBOR, MIBOR, IRS, and the €STR-based rate.
Banco de España introduces new household wealth accounts
The Banco de España has introduced new Distributional Wealth Accounts (DWA) to provide a quarterly overview of Spanish household net wealth and debt.