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Spain | The economy is facing the challenge of sustaining growth in an uncertain world

January 2, 2026

Spain is entering 2026 with one of the strongest growth trajectories in Europe. After expanding by 3.5% in 2024 and 2.9% in 2025, BBVA Research, in its latest forecasts released last December, projects growth of 2.4%.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 29 December 2025

December 29, 2025

Trump–Zelensky Talks Fail to Deliver Peace Deal at Mar-a-Lago. China Launches Large‑Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan. The World Economic Policy Uncertainty relax at the end of the year.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 23 December 2025

December 23, 2025

International peace negotiations Ukraine-Russia conflict showed limited progress. EU Extends Sanctions on Russia. US Intercepts a third Oil tanker.

Global | Do Climate Policies Deliver?

December 19, 2025

This note provides a dynamic, cross-country assessment of how international climate commitments and national cross-sectoral policies relate to emissions intensity. It examines how these relationships vary over time, around the Paris Agreement, and across countries at different stages of decarbonisation.

Global | Financial Regulation: Weekly Update. December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

In this publication you will find, on a weekly basis, our selection of the most relevant news regarding financial regulation.

Global | Chartbook of International Commerce. December 2025

December 18, 2025

International trade continues to perform solidly despite rising protectionism. While U.S. tariffs have moderated following recent agreements and exemptions, they remain elevated and global trade imbalances persist. This points to short-term resilience, but with meaningful risks of greater fragmentation over the medium term.

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Spain | Black Friday boosts consumption by over 12%

December 18, 2025

The Black Friday campaign has generated significant momentum in BBVA Research's Big Data consumption indicator, which grew by 12.3% during the last week of November compared to the average for the last weeks of previous months.

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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 17 December 2025

December 17, 2025

Germany Set to Approve €50 Bn in Military Procurement Amid Rising Russia Threat. US Announces Blockade on Venezuelan Oil Tankers, Elevating Geopolitical Tension

Mexico | What factors drive GHG emissions? Exploring the Kaya identity

December 15, 2025

The Kaya identity is an analytical tool that helps to understand the behavior of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions through four factors: population, GDP per capita, the energy intensity of the economy, and the emissions intensity of energy.

Global | Stablecoins: echoes of the past

December 15, 2025

Donald Trump claims to want a "competitive" dollar (i.e., weaker), while insisting on preserving its strength and international hegemony. Added to this is his disregard for monetary independence, which causes mistrust, plus his embrace of stablecoins, which compete with the eurodollar market.

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