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Social Security affiliation increased by 41,700 people and unemployment by 19,500. Seasonally adjusted, an increase of 72,000 contributors and a rise of 14,500 unemployed are estimated. The extraordinary regularization of immigrants may have added 149,200 foreign affiliates and 44,500 unemployed up to July.

The Plan has awarded €62.7 billion, 78% of the amount planned. Individuals and SMEs account for most beneficiaries; large and medium-sized firms for the amount awarded. Implementation is higher in lower-income regions. Two months before the deadline, the current implementation rate is not enough to complete the commitments.

Housing transactions are set to fall despite strong demand, driven by job creation and immigration. The factor that appears to best explain this decline and the increase in prices is an insufficient supply of housing.

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

In 2Q26, GDP grew by 0.7% QoQ, one tenth higher than expected, which introduces an upward bias to the 2026 forecast. Private consumption remained solid, while investment and exports advanced less than expected. Employment supported growth and productivity showed mixed signs.

Employment increased by 0.5% quarterly SA (2.3% year-on-year), 0.1 percentage points more than in the first quarter, but less than expected. Hours worked and the labour force also increased, while the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 10.2% and the temporary employment rate declined to 15.0%.

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