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.
07/07/2026
Latin America is a core area of focus for the Banco de España, given its importance for Spain’s economy and banking sector. This is reflected in our analysis of the region and in our international cooperation with its central banks and key institutions. The first LatAm Economic Forum further advances this strategic priority.
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08/05/2026
When the Banco de España is your office and Europe your team (or vice versa)
Europe was not born out of treaties and acronyms but from a simple yet bold idea: to work together to prevent war. This is the idea at the heart of the 1950 Schuman Declaration. At the Banco de España, we understand this as sharing projects and aligning perspectives with colleagues from many countries – different accents and cultures and countless hours of analytical work. Because Europe is built by working together, day by day.
09/10/2025
ECB, Eurosystem
01/07/2025
Everything you need to know about the ECB’s strategic review
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.
26/06/2025
Supporting the euro’s international role: Eurosystem reserve management services
The euro is the second largest foreign exchange reserve currency. Eurosystem reserve management services are provided by most euro area national central banks (the Banco de España being one of them) to central banks and international organisations outside the euro area that hold euro-denominated reserves.
03/04/2025
How does ECB communication influence financial markets? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
European Central Bank (ECB) board members' communication affects financial markets sometimes as much as monetary policy decisions. This is one of the main conclusions of the study 'ECB Communication and its Impact on Financial Markets' by Klodiana Istrefi, Florens Odendahl and Giulia Sestieri.
19/03/2025
Interesting rates Series: Monetary policy
What is the price of money? Who decides on it? How does the price of money affect what you pay for your shopping? And investment by businesses?
If you have never thought that the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy could be of any interest, grab some earphones and listen in to the Europe Room at the Banco de España, because we are discussing interest rates that interest you.
ECB, Eurosystem
20/02/2025
Step inside the Banco de España Series: Economy, Inside the Bank
In the very first episode of the CIENxCIEN podcast, join Governor José Luis Escrivá as you step through the doors of the Banco de España to discover the many roles we play.
We will leverage his extensive career to explore the differences between the Banco de España and other national and international organisations and reflect on how the Bank has changed over the last 40 years.
Are you ready? Grab your headphones and step inside the Banco de España!
ECB, Eurosystem
18/12/2024
ECB, Eurosystem
27/06/2024
The ECB’s monetary policy decisions are implemented under the operational framework, that steers market rates to bring them into line with the Eurosystem’s key interest rates. The ECB reviewed this framework in March 2024 to adapt it to the changing monetary policy environment.
