Business News & Financial News

In Spain 25th May 2026

52% of Spanish municipalities record annual increases above 10% in nominal house prices

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team According to Tinsa’s “Relevant Municipalities” statistics for March 2026, which analyse the trend in house prices in towns that are not provincial capitals, but which stand out for their strong property market and population growth, more than 50% of Spanish municipalities have recorded year-on-year rises of over 10% in nominal house prices, with particularly sharp increases in the provinces of Madrid, Málaga, Valencia, La Coruña,…

In Europe 25th May 2026

Sharp fall in eurozone trade surplus – €26 billion since March last year – reflects rise in oil prices

Analysis by Karsten Junius Higher oil prices are taking their toll on the eurozone’s trade balance. In March, the surplus fell by €3 billion compared with February and by €26 billion compared with March last year. Relatively weak exports in the eurozone’s main export sectors—machinery and vehicles, as well as chemicals and related products—also contributed to the decline in the trade surplus. The persistence of high commodity prices suggests that…

In the World 25th May 2026

29% of global CO2 emissions now covered by carbon pricing mechanisms, which raised $107 billion in 2025

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team According to World Bank estimates, this is three times the amount raised in 2016 (less than $30 billion). The World Bank documents 87 active policies worldwide and notes that coverage could approach one-third of global emissions if more emerging economies adopt these instruments. The annual report entitled State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026 reveals that there are currently 87 carbon pricing policies worldwide, an…

“We are one of Europe’s leading R&D investors: €1.45 billion last year”

Luis Maroto is the CEO of Amadeus, which has just announced the acquisition of Idemia Public Security—for €1.2 billion—to strengthen its biometrics, security, and airport management business. Maroto explains that “alongside biometrics, digital identity is transforming how travelers move throughout their journey. Today, travelers are asked to prove their identity at almost every step: flight check-in, baggage drop, security, immigration, boarding, car rentals, hotel check-in… With digital identity, a traveller…

“We need to approach negotiations with the U.S. on terms that are completely different from those currently being proposed”

“Fifteen years ago, the European economy was larger than that of the U.S. Today, the U.S. economy is one and a half times that of Europe”

Irene Hernández, coordinating advisor of Ence, and advisor of Elecnor and Saint Croix explains that “In Spain and in the European Union, there are times when we are regulating too much and putting brakes on economic growth… fifteen years ago, the European economy was larger than that of the U.S. Today, the U.S. economy is one and a half times that of Europe. We are not in a position to…

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