Economic analysis - NEWS BBVA https://www.bbva.com/en/ NEWS BBVA Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:10:02 +0200 en-US hourly 1 BBVA Research Launches a New Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Section to Monitor the Economy and Geopolitics in Real Time https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-research-launches-a-new-big-data-and-artificial-intelligence-section-to-monitor-the-economy-and-geopolitics-in-real-time/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:31:42 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=economyfinance&p=1131410 Five key sectors, one global vision: how BBVA CIB supports its corporate clients https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/five-key-sectors-one-global-vision-how-bbva-cib-supports-its-corporate-clients/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:55:57 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=economyfinance&p=1101922 Davos 2026 Forum: Spirit of Dialogue https://www.bbva.com/en/whats-happening-davos-forum/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:35 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/en/?p=292480 World Economic Forum (WEF), the event will bring together public- and private-sector leaders, along with representatives from civil society, with the aim of finding shared solutions to the world’s most pressing global challenges. Davos 2026 takes place against an international backdrop in which global balances and growth models are being shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and the relentless pace of technological change. In this context, the Forum has cemented its status as a key space for fostering cooperation, promoting responsible innovation, and championing more resilient and inclusive growth capable of generating prosperity while respecting the planet’s limits.]]> World Economic Forum (WEF), the event will bring together public- and private-sector leaders, along with representatives from civil society, with the aim of finding shared solutions to the world’s most pressing global challenges. Davos 2026 takes place against an international backdrop in which global balances and growth models are being shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and the relentless pace of technological change. In this context, the Forum has cemented its status as a key space for fostering cooperation, promoting responsible innovation, and championing more resilient and inclusive growth capable of generating prosperity while respecting the planet’s limits.]]> Mexico set to grow through nearshoring https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/mexico-set-to-grow-through-nearshoring/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:02:23 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=1005770 'Podcast': Oded Galor: Education and humanity's journey towards diversity https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-oded-galor-education-and-humanitys-journey-towards-diversity/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:38:00 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=944776 Oded Galord has pioneered the exploration of the impact of evolutionary processes, population diversity and human development inequality. His research links these examples to economics.]]> Oded Galord has pioneered the exploration of the impact of evolutionary processes, population diversity and human development inequality. His research links these examples to economics.]]> BBVA Research raises its 2022 growth forecast for Spain to 4.4 percent, but lowers its 2023 forecast to 1 percent https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-research-raises-its-2022-growth-forecast-for-spain-to-4-4-percent-but-lowers-its-2023-forecast-to-1-percent/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:21:17 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=938978 the latest 'Situación España' report, presented today by Jorge Sicilia, Director of BBVA Research and BBVA's Chief Economist; Rafael Doménech, Head of Economic Analysis; and Miguel Cardoso, Chief Economist for Spain.]]> the latest 'Situación España' report, presented today by Jorge Sicilia, Director of BBVA Research and BBVA's Chief Economist; Rafael Doménech, Head of Economic Analysis; and Miguel Cardoso, Chief Economist for Spain.]]> BBVA Research lowers its growth forecast for Spain for 2023 from 3.3% to 1.8% https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-research-lowers-its-growth-forecast-for-spain-for-2023-from-3-3-to-1-8/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:56:49 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=924572 BBVA's research unit revises its Spanish GDP growth forecasts for 2023 downward from 3.3% to 1.8% but keeps its estimate for 2022 unchanged at 4.1%. This reflects the scarcity of some raw materials and rising commodity prices generally, with the consequent increase in production costs already feeding through to inflation. In addition, the financial burden on businesses and families is expected to become heavier as the European Central Bank (ECB) moves forward with the withdrawal of quantitative easing. These trends are analyzed and discussed in the latest ‘Spain Economic Outlook’ report, presented by Jorge Sicilia, Director of BBVA Research and BBVA's Chief Economist, Rafael Doménech, Head of Economic Analysis, and Miguel Cardoso, Chief Economist for Spain.]]> BBVA's research unit revises its Spanish GDP growth forecasts for 2023 downward from 3.3% to 1.8% but keeps its estimate for 2022 unchanged at 4.1%. This reflects the scarcity of some raw materials and rising commodity prices generally, with the consequent increase in production costs already feeding through to inflation. In addition, the financial burden on businesses and families is expected to become heavier as the European Central Bank (ECB) moves forward with the withdrawal of quantitative easing. These trends are analyzed and discussed in the latest ‘Spain Economic Outlook’ report, presented by Jorge Sicilia, Director of BBVA Research and BBVA's Chief Economist, Rafael Doménech, Head of Economic Analysis, and Miguel Cardoso, Chief Economist for Spain.]]> BBVA holds a conference with Felaban, the Latin American banking employers' association https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-holds-a-conference-with-felaban-the-latin-american-banking-employers-association/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:51:12 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=864333 Felaban) organized its 2nd regulatory meeting in Madrid. The employers' association, which gathers the main banking associations in the region, participated in a working meeting with BBVA executives where they analyzed the outlook for Latin America post-pandemic.]]> Felaban) organized its 2nd regulatory meeting in Madrid. The employers' association, which gathers the main banking associations in the region, participated in a working meeting with BBVA executives where they analyzed the outlook for Latin America post-pandemic.]]> BBVA Research develops index to measure investments by firms and households in real time https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-research-develops-index-to-measure-investments-by-firms-and-households-in-real-time/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:28:53 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=863449 measure the economy in real time and high definition, adding an index to measure investment and its components in its operating countries to its range of Big Data indicators.]]> measure the economy in real time and high definition, adding an index to measure investment and its components in its operating countries to its range of Big Data indicators.]]> Card purchases in June were 28 percent higher than those registered in the same period in 2019 https://www.bbva.com/en/card-purchases-in-june-were-28-percent-higher-than-those-registered-in-the-same-period-in-2019/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:37:52 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=852706 published by BBVA Research, reflects a 28 percent increase in card purchases  compared to June 2019 levels. Transactions grew by 19 percent y-o-y through face-to-face channels and 69 percent in non-face-to-face channels. The increase in mobility saw a boost in spending, especially in consumer sectors such as hospitality and leisure, and in those that involve travel, such as transport.]]> published by BBVA Research, reflects a 28 percent increase in card purchases  compared to June 2019 levels. Transactions grew by 19 percent y-o-y through face-to-face channels and 69 percent in non-face-to-face channels. The increase in mobility saw a boost in spending, especially in consumer sectors such as hospitality and leisure, and in those that involve travel, such as transport.]]>