José Luis Escrivá
Spanish economist and politician
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- Oct 9
Bank of Spain raises 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% and warns inflation will hit 3.9%
The central bank also lifted its 2027 growth outlook to 2.2%, while energy prices push inflation to 3.7% that year. Fiscal measures adopted since March cost 0.52% of GDP.
- Jul 2
Spain's competition watchdog opens two mortgage probes, with banks fearing a third over insurance cross-selling
The CNMC has launched two investigations into Spain's mortgage market, targeting brokers for alleged no-poach and price-fixing agreements and major banks for signalling future pricing. The sector now worries about a possible third probe into tied insurance sales.
- Jun 26
Spaniards fear pension system will fail the young, with 79% doubting reforms are enough
A new Funcas survey reveals deep public pessimism about the sustainability of Spain's public pension system, with 68% expecting it to become a major economic problem and 70% saying the young will bear the brunt.