Publications

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Mexico | Temporary slowdown in consumption in February; Bajío-Occidente effect

March 17, 2026

The BBVA Research Big Data Consumption Indicator reported a (-)3.5% MoM decline in February (real, sa), with contractions in both goods and services segments.

Spain | Operational equity criteria: the regional financing system

March 9, 2026

This Working Paper proposes a set of quantitative indicators of territorial equity to assess reforms to the regional financing system, comparing the current model with the Government’s recent proposal and several variations aimed at reducing arbitrariness.

Big Data techniques used

Peru | Tracking consumption with real-time data in February 2026

March 6, 2026

The Private Consumption Big Data Index showed a moderation in February 2026, although it maintained a significant year-on-year expansion of 18.4%. This dynamism is supported by greater liquidity from pension withdrawals, consumer credit, and the strength of the labor market.

Spain | Long-run regional economic and demographic aggregates: 2024 update

March 2, 2026

This Working Paper briefly describes the latest update of RegData, a database that compiles the main economic and demographic aggregates for Spain’s regions over the past six decades.

Spain | From Drought to Deluge: Spain’s Uneven Hydrological Turnaround

February 27, 2026

Spain began 2026 with persistent storms, making it one of the wettest Januaries in decades. Unevenly distributed water gains, both geographically and over time, highlight hydroclimatic volatility as increasingly relevant to Spain’s outlook.

Big Data techniques used

Spain | Spending in Andalusia continues to improve

February 26, 2026

In the third week of February, the recovery in spending across the affected Andalusian provinces consolidated following improved weather conditions and the reopening of the Madrid–Andalusia railway line. Consumption accelerated and, in many cases, outpaced growth in the rest of Spain.

Mexico | Outlook for Manufacturing Improves in 2026

February 23, 2026

The BBVA Research Multidimensional Manufacturing Indicator (MMI BBVA Research) grew 5.0% YoY in January, the highest figure since October 2022, pointing to a recovery in the sector this year.

Big Data techniques used

Spain | Spending in Andalusia rebounds after heavy rains, but tourism remains affected

February 20, 2026

In the second week of February, in-person spending in the affected Andalusian provinces almost fully reversed the negative impact of heavy rainfall and flooding. However, tourism-related spending, both foreign and interprovincial, continues to show weakness due to the ongoing railway disruption with Madrid.

Europe | An overview of the EU defense sector

February 17, 2026

The effort to increase the military and security capabilities Europe needs will be more sustainable the more it supports economic growth.

Big Data techniques used

Mexico | Private spending sluggishness in January

February 16, 2026

The BBVA Research Big Data Consumption Indicator reported a (-)0.7% MoM decline in January (real, sa), extending December’s weakness, driven by lower spending on goods (-0.5% MoM).

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