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Geopolitical shock reshapes Latin American economic outlook
The macro-financial landscape in Latin America has been significantly reshaped by a geopolitical shock from the Middle East conflict.
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Euro area banks tighten credit, loan demand falls
Euro area banks reported a further net tightening of credit standards across all loan categories in the first quarter of 2026, according to the April 2026 bank lending survey.
Spanish banking resilient in 2025, BDE outlines priorities
The Banco de España presented its 2025 Supervision Report, highlighting the Spanish banking sector's strong performance.
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Spain's financial sector resilient, but caution needed
The Banco de España has published its 2025 Supervision Report, highlighting the financial sector's capacity to withstand adverse scenarios.
Credit supply tightens, demand falls in Q1 2026
The Bank of Spain's latest Bank Lending Survey shows that credit supply tightened across all segments in the first quarter of 2026, while demand for loans decreased generally.
Blackout reveals payment system resilience, retail vulnerability
A major power blackout on April 28, 2025, in the Iberian Peninsula sharply reduced retail payment transactions.
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Market power costs Spain 17% of annual consumer welfare
A Banco de España (BDE) paper quantifies the welfare costs of market power in Spain's product markets.
Spain's March 2026 Balance of Payments estimate out
The Banco de España has released its preliminary estimate for Spain's Balance of Payments for March 2026.
BDE Deputy Governor highlights IESBA's ethical standards
The Banco de España's Deputy Governor discussed the crucial role of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA).
Revamped Institutional Report boosts BDE accountability
Banco de España Governor José Luis Escrivá presented the revamped 2025 Institutional Report.
King of Spain Economics Prize 2026 call opens
The call for applications for the King of Spain Economics Prize 2026 is now open.
Núñez: Digital assets, DORA reshape finance
Soledad Núñez, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Spain, discussed the transformation of the financial sector by digital assets and tokenization.