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May 20, 2025
This report presents a novel method to track technological progress in real time using data from ArXiv, the world's most popular preprint repository in computer science, physics and mathematics.
May 19, 2025
On April 28, Spain experienced one of the most serious electricity blackouts in its history. Beyond the immediate collapse in activity, the blackout had a clear impact on consumer spending—especially purchases made using digital payment methods.
May 19, 2025
The images of the floods that hit Valencia last October are still fresh in the collective memory. BBVA Research has developed an analytical framework to make the most of the available information and quantitatively assess both the impact and recovery after a climate disaster.
May 15, 2025
Colombia’s economy grew 2.7% y/y in Q1 2025, led by household consumption. Investment weakened and sectors showed mixed results. Growth is projected at around 2.5% in 2025, with resilient domestic demand but ongoing challenges in investment and the external environment.
May 14, 2025
The pig farming sector in Colombia has grown 171% over the last two decades, with improvements in productivity, technification, and health standards. The increasing trend in domestic pork demand represents an opportunity for sector development.
May 12, 2025
As we draw closer to 2026—the last year for Spain to mobilize its funding under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (RRRP)—now would be a good time to take stock of the progress made, while also examining the constraints that still prevent Spain from unlocking the full transformative potential of this funding.
May 9, 2025
BBVA customers' card spending fell sharply on April 28, 2025, due to the power outage that affected the Iberian Peninsula. In particular, spending by customers residing in the affected areas was 41 percentage points below the average observed on non-holiday Mondays in April 2024.
April 25, 2025
We develop big data-based, high-frequency sectoral indicators using bank transaction data to nowcast real-time sectoral GDP growth, enhancing accuracy through modeling techniques and strong alignment with official statistics.
April 21, 2025
The BBVA Research Big Data Consumption Indicator reported 1.7% growth in March (MoM), following the zero growth recorded the previous month. By component, both spending on goods and services registered positive variations (goods 1.5%, services 2.4%).
April 21, 2025
The weight of green skills (i.e. green intensity) in Spain reached 4% in the period 2015-2024, in line with the EU-27 average. The profile of workers with green competences varies by skill type. Those with knowledge in renewable energy or environmental policies tend to be younger and more educated.
