Spain is a ‘new economic star’, according to the Financial Times
SPAIN has been highlighted as one of the world’s emerging economic success stories. In a recent article, the Financial Times referred to the nation as
Spain’s economy set for even bigger boost in 2025 says OECD- despite Trump tariffs
THE OECD says Spain’s economy will grow even faster in 2025 and 2026- upgrading last December’s forecast. It added in its interim Outlook report published
Donald Trump threatens whopping 200% tariff on wines and spirits from Spain and rest of the EU
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has warned Spain and the European Union that he will introduce a 200% tariff on all of its alcohol products if
Spain sets January record for foreign tourists-boosted by rise in UK visitors
SPAIN set a new international tourist record for January with 5.1 million foreign visitors resulting in a 6.1% increase compared to the same month in
Unemployment falls to lowest February rate in Spain for 17 years
SPAIN’S February jobless total stood at just under 2.6 million- the lowest figure for the second month of the year since 2008. Unemployment fell month-to-month
Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on the EU and says bloc is ‘designed to screw the US’
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has said that he will impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from the European Union. Speaking at a White House cabinet
Inflation rises in Spain due to VAT rate going up on electricity bills
INFLATION in Spain crept up slightly in February to 3% up by 0.1% on the previous month down to rising electricity bills. The Consumer Price
Revealed: How immigrants are helping repopulate ‘abandoned’ parts of Spain
THE fight against rural depopulation in Spain is taking a positive turn with a rising number of immigrants choosing to find work in ‘quiet’ areas.
Donald Trump announces tariffs on the EU: Bloc warns of ‘firm and immediate’ retaliation
THE European Union has promised to react immediately if US President Donald Trump introduces tariffs that match those of America’s trade partners. Trump on Thursday
Why Spain’s economy will ‘keep on shining’ in 2025, according to experts at Oxford Economics
A TEAM of UK economists are forecasting that Spain will have a good 2025- in contrast to other EU countries. Experts from Oxford Economics say
January unemployment rate in Spain at lowest figure since 2008 despite seasonal falls in retail and hospitality sectors
SPAIN’S unemployment rate went up in January compared to December, but was still at the lowest figure for that month since 2008, according to government
Inflation rate in Spain climbs to 3% due to higher fuel and electricity prices
SPAIN’S annual inflation rate rose to 3% in January- up 0.2% on December- according to preliminary figures published by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on
Spain basks in impressive economic growth during 2024- easily beating eurozone countries
SPAIN’S economy grew by 3.2% in 2024- much higher than other eurozone countries- according to preliminary figures published by the National Statistics Institute on Wednesday.
Spain’s unemployment rate falls to lowest total for over 16 years as more women find jobs
SPAIN’S unemployment rate fell to its lowest figure since 2008 according to fourth-quarter details from last year. The National Statistics Institute(INE) released data on Tuesday
Spain’s economy will grow more than early forecasts expected in 2025 according to the IMF
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its prediction of how far Spain’s economy will grow this year by 0.2% to 2.3%. The eurozone in
Revealed: When Spain’s big fashion shops start their annual January sales
SPAIN’S big time for bargains- the annual January sales- officially start this Tuesday- the day after the Three Kings holiday. Though sales happen at other
How the cost of living in Spain will rise in 2025: Price of electricity, transport, taxes and other essentials to surge
THE New Year will herald a raft of tax increases and price hikes that will affect every household in Spain. With inflation predicted to be
Deadly DANA floods have impacted Spain’s impressive economic growth, national bank warns
THE Bank of Spain says that the DANA floods will cut the country’s economic growth and increase inflation. The entity said on Wednesday that 0.2%
Spain raises taxes on major food items including olive oil and bread – these are all the affected products
VAT reductions on food prices introduced at the start of 2023 to counter inflation fuelled by the conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East were rolled
A cruel summer in Spain’s job market: August sees unemployment rise by 22,000 people with 200,000 fewer workers signed up to Social Security
THE so-called ‘summer effect’ was clear to see in the Spanish job market in August, as unemployment rose by 22,000 people to a total of
Spain wants to attract more Chinese, American and Swedish tourists because they spend far more than the ‘low cost’ British and French, report suggests
RECORD foreign tourist numbers are good news for the Spanish economy but visitors from some countries spend a lot more than others. The biggest number
Spain records its lowest inflation rate in 14 months
SPAIN’S annual inflation rate fell to 2.2% in August- the lowest figure since June 2023 when it stood at 1.9%. The National Institute of Statistics
Number of US tourists visiting Spain is higher than ever, figures show – and they’re spending a lot more than before the pandemic
AMERICAN tourist numbers in Spain are rising and visitors are also spending big. Spain’s Institute of Tourism- Turespaña- says spending by trans-Atlantic tourists is up
Supermarkets in Spain are on track for a record year after seeing profit margins soar
SUPERMARKET profit margins are rising in Spain as food inflation continues to fall according to a government survey. Figures have been produced by the Business
Good news for mortgages in Spain as Euribor rate has biggest monthly fall for 11 years
VARIBALE rate mortgage holders in Spain are set for savings as the Euribor rate closed July with its lowest level in 18 months. The Euribor
Inflation in Spain fell to 2.8% in July helped by lower electricity and food prices
SPAIN’S annual inflation rate has sharply fallen to 2.8% in July, compared to 3.4% recorded in June. The National Institute of Statistics(INE) says the rate
