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The proposal to reduce the workweek to 40 hours, aligned with ILO standards, could enhance productivity. However, it faces risks stemming from labor informality and the technological gap in Mexico. Artificial intelligence could play a key role in the transition, but investment is required to bridge the digital divide.

Spain's problem is not a shortage of savings, but insufficient investment. The challenge is to channel these savings, both domestic and European, into productive projects capable of generating a return, while creating quality employment and societal growth.

The Big Data Private Consumption Index showed a marked slowdown in its year-over-year growth in June (3.0% compared to 15.6% in May).

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

We elaborate on the recent developments of China's monetary policy framework, including introducing new policy rate, upgrading "corridor" and developing new monetary policy tools.

Consumer prices rose by 1.37% m/m, lower than both our expectation and the consensus (1.5%), driving annual inflation down to 35.05%. Given the positive surprises of the last 3 months, we underline a high likelihood of a year-end consumer inflation below 30%.

Spain and Europe face critical water resilience challenges due to climate threats, requiring strategic investments and policy actions to safeguard ecosystems, promote economic opportunities, and ensure long-term water supply sustainability.

In June, Social Security enrollment rose by 76,700 and unemployment fell by 48,900. Seasonally adjusted, contributors increased by 35,400 and the jobless declined by 15,400. In Q2 2025, employment grew 0.6% QoQ and unemployment dropped 1.9%, as in Q1.