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Record High Employment in Spain: 21.5 Million Affiliates in April
In April 2024, Spain's Social Security registered a record 21,588,639 affiliates, a 231,000 increase from March driven by the hospitality sector (108,513 new jobs), resulting in 67,420 fewer unemployed (2,512,718 total), the lowest since July 2008, largely due to the Easter week effect.
Record High Employment in Spain: 21.5 Million Affiliates in April
In April 2024, Spain's Social Security registered a record 21,588,639 affiliates, a 231,000 increase from March driven by the hospitality sector (108,513 new jobs), resulting in 67,420 fewer unemployed (2,512,718 total), the lowest since July 2008, largely due to the Easter week effect.
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52% Bias Score
Cepyme Presidency Election Highlights Challenges for Spanish SMEs
Gerardo Cuerva seeks re-election as president of Cepyme on May 20th, facing challenger Ángela de Miguel amidst internal tensions and a challenging economic climate for Spanish SMEs, who account for over 99% of businesses and 65% of Spain's GDP.
Cepyme Presidency Election Highlights Challenges for Spanish SMEs
Gerardo Cuerva seeks re-election as president of Cepyme on May 20th, facing challenger Ángela de Miguel amidst internal tensions and a challenging economic climate for Spanish SMEs, who account for over 99% of businesses and 65% of Spain's GDP.
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40% Bias Score
BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved: Catalan Concerns Amidst Loan Protections
The Spanish CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell with conditions, including enhanced loan protection for Catalan SMEs, prompting criticism from Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont over council member Pere Soler's supporting vote.
BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved: Catalan Concerns Amidst Loan Protections
The Spanish CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell with conditions, including enhanced loan protection for Catalan SMEs, prompting criticism from Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont over council member Pere Soler's supporting vote.
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40% Bias Score
Spain to Forgo €2 Billion in Tax Revenue to Boost Business Investment and Employment
The Spanish government will reduce tax revenue by €2 billion yearly to incentivize business investment and job creation, while simultaneously implementing new taxes expected to generate €6 billion in net revenue, aiming for unemployment below 10% by 2026.
Spain to Forgo €2 Billion in Tax Revenue to Boost Business Investment and Employment
The Spanish government will reduce tax revenue by €2 billion yearly to incentivize business investment and job creation, while simultaneously implementing new taxes expected to generate €6 billion in net revenue, aiming for unemployment below 10% by 2026.
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36% Bias Score
CaixaBank Q1 2025 Profit Up 46.2%, but Stock Price Falls
CaixaBank announced a €1.470 billion Q1 2025 profit, a 46.2% increase year-on-year (6.9% adjusted for the new bank tax), driven by strong loan growth (62% increase in mortgages) and increased customer resources (8.5% rise); however, the bank's stock price fell 5.5% following the announcement.
CaixaBank Q1 2025 Profit Up 46.2%, but Stock Price Falls
CaixaBank announced a €1.470 billion Q1 2025 profit, a 46.2% increase year-on-year (6.9% adjusted for the new bank tax), driven by strong loan growth (62% increase in mortgages) and increased customer resources (8.5% rise); however, the bank's stock price fell 5.5% following the announcement.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Mortgage Market Booms on Lower Interest Rates
Spanish mortgage applications increased by 4.3% in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, reaching 8.425 billion euros, driven by lower interest rates (2.96%) and regional variations with increases exceeding the national average in areas like the Basque Country (33.3%), Andalusia (22.7%),...
Spanish Mortgage Market Booms on Lower Interest Rates
Spanish mortgage applications increased by 4.3% in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, reaching 8.425 billion euros, driven by lower interest rates (2.96%) and regional variations with increases exceeding the national average in areas like the Basque Country (33.3%), Andalusia (22.7%),...
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Catalan Business Leaders Oppose BBVA-Sabadell Merger, Citing €70 Billion Credit Loss
Catalan business leaders strongly oppose the BBVA-Sabadell merger, citing a projected €70 billion credit reduction for SMEs and increased financing costs due to reduced competition, prompting a government public consultation.
Catalan Business Leaders Oppose BBVA-Sabadell Merger, Citing €70 Billion Credit Loss
Catalan business leaders strongly oppose the BBVA-Sabadell merger, citing a projected €70 billion credit reduction for SMEs and increased financing costs due to reduced competition, prompting a government public consultation.
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60% Bias Score
Spain to Pass Decree Countering US Tariffs Amidst Political Wrangling
The Spanish government will likely pass a €14.1 billion decree this Thursday to mitigate the impact of US tariffs, despite PP's rejection and Podemos' conditional abstention tied to housing policy; the decree aims to protect affected sectors and modernize the productive structure.
Spain to Pass Decree Countering US Tariffs Amidst Political Wrangling
The Spanish government will likely pass a €14.1 billion decree this Thursday to mitigate the impact of US tariffs, despite PP's rejection and Podemos' conditional abstention tied to housing policy; the decree aims to protect affected sectors and modernize the productive structure.
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48% Bias Score
Puigdemont Defends Pro-BBVA Vote, Questions Spanish Government's Opposition
Four days after the CNMC conditionally approved BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont justified his party's vote in favor, emphasizing protections for Catalan and Balearic SMEs as a key condition and expressing doubt over the Spanish government's declar...
Puigdemont Defends Pro-BBVA Vote, Questions Spanish Government's Opposition
Four days after the CNMC conditionally approved BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont justified his party's vote in favor, emphasizing protections for Catalan and Balearic SMEs as a key condition and expressing doubt over the Spanish government's declar...
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44% Bias Score
Reduced Workday Faces Uncertainty Amidst Power Outage and Trade War in Spain"
Spain's government approved a reduced workday, but its parliamentary passage is uncertain due to opposition and potential amendments; a recent major power outage exposed vulnerabilities in the nation's energy infrastructure, highlighting the need for increased strategic autonomy and a transformed en...
Reduced Workday Faces Uncertainty Amidst Power Outage and Trade War in Spain"
Spain's government approved a reduced workday, but its parliamentary passage is uncertain due to opposition and potential amendments; a recent major power outage exposed vulnerabilities in the nation's energy infrastructure, highlighting the need for increased strategic autonomy and a transformed en...
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48% Bias Score
€475 Million Aid Package Approved for Air Europa Amidst Pandemic and Merger Uncertainty
Spanish Secretary of State Pedro Saura successfully argued for a €475 million aid package for Air Europa in September 2020, emphasizing its importance to Madrid's air transport hub and its role in connecting with Ibero-America, despite concerns about its potential merger with Iberia and the airline'...
€475 Million Aid Package Approved for Air Europa Amidst Pandemic and Merger Uncertainty
Spanish Secretary of State Pedro Saura successfully argued for a €475 million aid package for Air Europa in September 2020, emphasizing its importance to Madrid's air transport hub and its role in connecting with Ibero-America, despite concerns about its potential merger with Iberia and the airline'...
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48% Bias Score
Oryzon Genomics Raises €30 Million, Bolsters Nasdaq Bid
Oryzon Genomics, a Spanish pharmaceutical company, raised €30 million in an accelerated capital increase led by a US institutional investor, exceeding its initial target, to support its potential Nasdaq dual listing and advance its clinical programs.
Oryzon Genomics Raises €30 Million, Bolsters Nasdaq Bid
Oryzon Genomics, a Spanish pharmaceutical company, raised €30 million in an accelerated capital increase led by a US institutional investor, exceeding its initial target, to support its potential Nasdaq dual listing and advance its clinical programs.
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44% Bias Score
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