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.
Series: Challenges for the Spanish economy
11/11/2025
Spain faces a structural challenge: the small size of its firms. This limitation curtails productivity, innovation and employment. Why do our firms grow less than European ones? Understanding this is key to building a more dynamic and productive economy.
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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.
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.
02/04/2025
What’s the cost of not being sustainable? Series: Sustainability, Women in Economy
Imagine that, instead of living 50 more years, you were to live 200 more. Or even 500. Do you think you would use your resources as you do now, or would you rather keep a little more for tomorrow? That is what living sustainably is about: concerning ourselves not only with our own needs today but also with the needs of future generations. If you believe it would be very costly to create a sustainable world, you have no idea how expensive it would be to carry on with our unsustainable one.
Monetary policy
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.
Monetary policy
