From Santander to Telefónica: The Star Performers and the Fallen Stars of the Stock Market in 2025
Banking, defense, and technology drive equities while consumption suffers due to the tariff war.
Economy
Álvaro Fernández Heredia (Renfe): Increasing Compensation for High-Speed Train Delays Would Cost 125 Million and Raise Ticket Prices
The president of the public operator criticizes the Congress's order, calling it an attack on the Government and considers it unconstitutional and ina...
Paloma Castellano Advocates for Insurance Companies and Pension Funds to Invest in Startups
The director of Telefónica's 'corporate venture capital' defends the need to broaden the investor base.
Surge in Storage Unit Rentals Due to Housing Crisis and Rise of Remote Work
María, 60, and her friends unload various belongings from a van to store them in a rented storage unit in a new Cityo facility in Alcobendas, Madrid. ...
Uncertainty for Valencian Companies in Venezuela: Ceramic, Agri-food, and Plastic Sectors Most Affected
The Bolivarian country is the seventh largest client market in South America for the Valencian Community, where 446 companies exported in 2024 for a v...
Pending Challenges in the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Approval in the European Parliament and National Parliaments
The ratification process of the agreement still faces significant obstacles and requires the individual approval of the Latin American countries.
Spain Sets a New Record for Contributory Pension Spending, Exceeding 189 Billion Euros in 2025
Contributory pension spending in Spain has grown by 6.2% compared to the previous year, in a context marked by an aging population.
Uneven Performance of Valencia-Listed Companies in 2025, with Leadership in Banking and Real Estate
Large financial entities lead a very bullish year in the stock market. The 'growth' segment closes the year marked by capital increases, high volatili...
The Federal Reserve Faces a Crucial Year for Its Independence Amid Trump's Attacks
The end of Jerome Powell's term and other governors opens the door to potential White House interference. Analysts anticipate further interest rate cu...
The Anti-Blackout Surcharge on Electricity Bills to Remain Almost Throughout 2026
The companies owning the combined cycle power plants, crucial for the stability of the electrical system, anticipate that the need for their use in 20...
Revolut Reaches 6 Million Customers in Spain and Surpasses Sabadell in Market Penetration
The neobank Revolut has reached six million customers in Spain, positioning itself as the fourth bank in terms of market penetration in the country wi...
Spain Narrows the Gap with Europe in Electric Car Registrations by 2025
The market share of electric cars in Spain reaches 19.6%, representing an increase of more than eight points compared to 2024.
King Felipe VI Highlights Spain's Economic Stability to International Investors
Felipe VI emphasized the stability and certainty of the Spanish economy during the Spain Investors Day in Madrid, without mentioning the US military o...
Vicente Lafuente on Reconstruction: A Social Triumph and an Administrative Failure
Vicente Lafuente assumes the presidency of the CEV at a time of change and challenges for the Valencian business community. Linked to the metal sector...
Spain Doubles Gas Purchases from the US in the First Year of Trump's Return to the White House
Spanish companies have increased their purchases from the United States following pressure from the US president on Europe to do so, and due to sancti...
Banco Sabadell Distributes 370 Million Euros in Dividends to Its Shareholders
Banco Sabadell distributed a cash dividend of 0.07 euros per share this Monday, totaling 370 million euros. This payment is the second interim dividen...
The European Parliament Approves a Reform to Simplify the CAP and Increase Aid to Small Farmers
The plenary of the European Parliament has approved a reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aimed at simplifying processes for farmers and in...
The Tax Agency has refunded more than 13 billion euros in personal income tax at the close of 2025
The tax authorities have processed 97.5% of the refunds requested in the 2024 income tax campaign.
Workers Over 55 Lagging in Labor Market Improvement
A report from the BBVA Foundation and IVIE warns that the development of this group has been worse in recent decades, particularly affecting those who...
Madrid Surpasses Catalonia in Number of Social Security Affiliates
Despite having a smaller population than Catalonia, Madrid has managed to surpass it in the number of Social Security affiliations. This increase in M...