Regional analysis - NEWS BBVA https://www.bbva.com/en/ NEWS BBVA Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:59:16 +0200 en-US hourly 1 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.]]> Card spending in Spain up 19 percent from same period of 2019 https://www.bbva.com/en/card-spending-in-spain-up-19-percent-from-same-period-of-2019/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:08:57 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/el-gasto-nacional-con-tarjeta-supera-un-19-el-gasto-prepandemia/ a report by BBVA Research, May 2021 card spending was 19 percent higher than in May 2019 (+36 percent y-o-y, i.e. compared to May 2020). Spending in restaurants and leisure grew the most, driven by the lifting of state of alarm restrictions.]]> a report by BBVA Research, May 2021 card spending was 19 percent higher than in May 2019 (+36 percent y-o-y, i.e. compared to May 2020). Spending in restaurants and leisure grew the most, driven by the lifting of state of alarm restrictions.]]> Economic growth in Latin America will gradually increase over the next two years https://www.bbva.com/en/economic-growth-in-latin-america-will-gradually-increase-over-the-next-two-years/ Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:59:40 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=723031 BBVA Research: "The global downturn will limit Latin America’s recovery" https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-research-the-global-downturn-will-limit-latin-americas-recovery/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:59:48 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=606047 BBVA Research: Latin America’s growth prospects remain upbeat https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-research-latin-americas-growth-prospects-remain-upbeat/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:17:22 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=474170 BBVA Research’s Latin America Economic Outlook report for the second quarter of 2018, the region’s positive trends of recent years are set to continue, with GDP growth forecasted at 1.4% for 2018 and 2.5% for 2019. However, BBVA’s study service has downgraded its 2018 growth forecast for the region by three tenths.]]> BBVA Research’s Latin America Economic Outlook report for the second quarter of 2018, the region’s positive trends of recent years are set to continue, with GDP growth forecasted at 1.4% for 2018 and 2.5% for 2019. However, BBVA’s study service has downgraded its 2018 growth forecast for the region by three tenths.]]> BBVA Research: Latin America’s economic growth to speed up in 2018 and 2019 https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-research-latin-americas-economic-growth-to-speed-up-in-2018-and-2019/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:00:40 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=401027 Latin America Economic Outlook for first quarter 2018, BBVA Research forecasts that the region’s growth will increase from 1.1% in 2017 to 1.7% in 2018 and 2.5% in 2019.]]> Latin America Economic Outlook for first quarter 2018, BBVA Research forecasts that the region’s growth will increase from 1.1% in 2017 to 1.7% in 2018 and 2.5% in 2019.]]> The crisis didn’t kill Argentina’s SMEs; it made them stronger https://www.bbva.com/en/crisis-didnt-kill-argentinas-smes-it-made-them-stronger/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:59:44 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=378106 European Union faces new challenges after a pivotal year https://www.bbva.com/en/european-union-faces-new-challenges-pivotal-year/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:52:32 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=380327 José Manuel González-Páramo.]]> José Manuel González-Páramo.]]> Markets on wait-and-see mode as key fiscal turning point nears https://www.bbva.com/en/markets-wait-and-see-mode-key-fiscal-turning-point-nears/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:18:58 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=372521 The challenges facing Argentina’s economy https://www.bbva.com/en/challenges-facing-argentinas-economy/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:15:27 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=378878