Using a simple format and plain language, the Banco de España Blog seeks to make our work more accessible to the general public. It allows us to share our analysis of economic and financial issues and the ins and outs of the Banco de España’s tasks and activities with all those keen to learn more.
The Blog series group together posts covering certain similar topics. Further down is a general listing of all Blog posts, with a search function to help readers find the posts they are interested in.
01/07/2025
After a year’s work, the Eurosystem central banks have approved the updated monetary policy strategy. This review was necessary in light of the rapidly changing world we are living in. Below I will try to explain what it is, what it is for, what has changed since the 2021 review and why it matters to you.
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24/06/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
13/06/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
06/05/2025
How do interest rates influence the supply of credit? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
Less capitalized banks tend to be more restrictive when granting credit to small and medium-sized enterprises when interest rates rise. This is one of the main conclusions of the study 'The Transmission of Monetary Policy to Credit Supply in the Euro Area' by Miguel García-Posada and Peter Paz.
Non-financial corporations, businesses
15/04/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
28/01/2025
Non-financial corporations, businesses
24/10/2024
Better safe than sorry: how prudent lending standards lead to fewer corporate defaults
Banks implementing more prudent standards when lending to firms helps reduce corporate vulnerability and default risk, strengthens financial stability and supports economic recovery after crises.
15/10/2024
Non-financial corporations, businesses
23/09/2024
Non-financial corporations, businesses
16/07/2024
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24/06/2024
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