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Record Investment Returns in Spain in 2024 Exceed €90 Billion

Spanish households received record investment returns exceeding €90 billion in 2024, a 22.6% increase from 2023, primarily due to rising interest rates, increased dividends, and capital gains from stocks and real estate, disproportionately benefiting high-income households.

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Spain Better Positioned Than European Peers Amidst Trump's Tariffs

Spain's economy, growing at 3.2% in 2024, faces negative impacts from Trump's tariffs, but its strong relative position, diversified exports, and historical experience with economic liberalization offer resilience, with projected 2025 growth at 2.5% despite potential tariff effects.

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36% Bias Score

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Trump Tariffs Shake Spanish Businesses

Donald Trump's tariffs, imposed in April 2025, impact 80% of Spanish exports to the US, causing uncertainty and prompting businesses to explore alternative markets and financial strategies to avoid liquidity problems, though the direct impact might be less significant than initially feared due to a ...

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Telefónica Shareholders Open to Capital Increase to Fund Acquisitions

Telefónica's major shareholders, including the Spanish government and CriteriaCaixa, are open to supporting a capital increase to fund acquisitions or debt reduction under new CEO Marc Murtra, who plans a strategic review and seeks sector consolidation in Europe.

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Spanish Businesses Criticize Government's Trade War Response

Spanish business groups criticize the government's \$15.7 billion plan to counter the effects of the US trade war, citing insufficient direct aid and restrictions on layoffs as major concerns, while also highlighting the vulnerability of SMEs.

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48% Bias Score

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Sánchez Pledges €14.1 Billion to Counter US Tariffs

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with representatives from various sectors affected by US tariffs on Thursday at La Moncloa, pledging €14.1 billion in aid and promising dialogue, although some attendees expressed skepticism regarding the plan's implementation and the absence of the Minister ...

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Spanish Tax Policy Increases Burden on Lower-Income Households

A Fedea study reveals that Spain's refusal to adjust the IRPF for inflation since 2015, particularly during the past two years of high inflation, has led to a 44% increase for a middle-income household and disproportionately affects lower-income earners, resulting in significant extra tax burdens.

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Major Spanish Companies Announce €3.8 Billion Dividend Payout

Several Spanish companies, including CaixaBank (€2.08 billion), Aena (€1.464 billion), and Unicaja Banco (€190 million), will pay out substantial dividends on April 24th, totaling nearly €3.8 billion; investors must buy shares by Thursday to qualify.

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Spanish Government's Tariff Response Plan Faces Criticism

The Spanish government announced a plan to mitigate the impact of tariffs on businesses, prompting criticism from the opposition PP party for focusing on existing loans instead of direct aid; regional governments also express concern about potential unequal fund distribution.

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Spain to Revise Economic Growth Forecast Downward Due to Trump's Tariffs

The Governor of the Bank of Spain, José Luis Escrivá, announced a downward revision of Spain's economic growth forecast from 2.7% due to Donald Trump's new aggressive tariff policy, citing uncertainty about the full impact and potential disruptions in global supply chains.

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48% Bias Score

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Spanish Accounting Moratorium Offers Lifeline to Pandemic-Rescued Businesses

The Spanish government's accounting moratorium aids pandemic-rescued businesses like Air Nostrum and Duro Felguera, granting them until 2027 to recover from losses despite facing increased loan costs from Sepi and Cofides, which have increased interest rates for participating loans after three years...

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Spain's €14.1 Billion Tariff Plan: Mostly Loans and Repurposed Funds

The Spanish government unveiled a €14.1 billion plan to offset tariff impacts, but over €6 billion is in loans, a third is reallocated existing EU funds, and the rest are existing measures, revealing minimal new financial commitment.

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64% Bias Score

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