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The ECB defends the digital euro as an anchor of European monetary sovereignty
The ECB defends the digital euro as an anchor of monetary sovereignty amid the digitalisation of payments.
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The ECB finalises the digital euro pilot after support from the European Parliament
The European Parliament backs the digital euro with 70% of votes. The ECB selects 36 entities for the pilot starting in September 2027.
Companies
Bank of Spain tenders €78 million to develop digital euro infrastructure
The Bank of Spain tenders €78 million to develop the digital euro infrastructure, the largest public contract linked to the Eurosystem project.
Companies
The Bank of Spain warns: it is not mandatory to have the mortgage account with the same bank
The Bank of Spain warns that it is not mandatory to have the mortgage account with the same bank, but urges reviewing the contract for possible binding clauses.
Companies
JPMorgan and Wells Fargo Boost Profits by 41% and 17% in the Second Quarter
JPMorgan earns $21.2 billion, up 41%, and Wells Fargo $6.4 billion, up 17%, exceeding forecasts.
Companies
Bank of Spain to Ease Mortgage Restrictions for Young Buyers
The Bank of Spain is considering excluding young and first-time buyers from mortgage restrictions to facilitate access to housing.
Companies
Atlántida finalises the purchase of EBN Banco pending Banco de España approval
Atlántida Financial Group has been waiting since February 2025 for Banco de España's approval to take majority control of EBN Banco.
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Bank of Spain spends nearly a million on massages and Pilates for its employees
The Bank of Spain tenders a contract of €943,736 for massages and Pilates classes for its employees over five years as a workplace prevention measure.
Companies
Poland's Central Bank to Keep Rates at 3.75% Until End of 2026, According to ING
ING forecasts that Poland's Central Bank will keep rates at 3.75% until the end of 2026, ruling out hikes and delaying cuts.
Markets
Invesco bets on the Spanish Stock Market in the second half of 2026
Invesco expects the Spanish Stock Market to continue growing in H2 2026, driven by banking and energy sectors. Reduces exposure to Taiwan and Korea due to high valuations.
Companies
JB Capital and Citi see Mapfre, Sabadell and Unicaja's potential exhausted
JB Capital Markets and Citi raise target prices for Mapfre, Sabadell and Unicaja, but the upside potential is minimal or negative.
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Spanish banking profitability soars to 17.33% in the first quarter due to extraordinary gains
Spanish banking profitability rose to 17.33% in Q1 2026, driven by extraordinary gains such as Santander's sale in Poland.