La UE concede a España un préstamo de 1.000 millones para ampliar sus capacidades defensivas

Spain's central bank, Banco de España, has raised its growth forecast for this year by 0.3 percentage points to 2.6%, citing increased exports and domestic demand as driving forces. However, the bank predicts inflation will reach 3.9% by year-end, up from its previous estimate of 3.6%. The bank also anticipates a slowdown in employment growth, projecting a 2% increase in 2026, with an unemployment rate of 10%.

The bank's optimism about Spain's economy is based on strong private consumption, job creation, and population growth. The private consumption forecast has increased by 4 percentage points since June, reaching 3%, while public consumption is expected to rise by 4 percentage points to 2.1% by year-end. Despite the complex international context and rising energy costs, Spain's economy maintains significant dynamism in 2026, supported by robust private consumption, job creation, and population growth.