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.
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28/07/2026
Can you imagine a world without banknotes and coins? While such a future is not inconceivable, it is by no means imminent. Yet some believe cash has its days numbered. But could it really be nearing an end? And if so, would it necessarily be a good thing, or could it prove a misstep? The coexistence of physical and digital forms of money allows people to choose what best suits each situation.
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21/05/2026
Competitiveness
07/01/2026
Expats, talent without borders
There are some decisions that need a lot of thought, while others are made almost instinctively. What do you think it would be like to decide to move abroad to work? There are many unknowns but – at least for some people – few doubts. Fasten your seatbelts, we’re off. Our destination is on the map, but what we may find there is still a mystery.
Competitiveness
23/07/2025
Competitiveness
23/04/2025
Can tariffs change the world? Series: International
The import tariffs that the United States is imposing are shaking markets and the global economy. Could tariffs be a game changer?
In recent decades every economy in the world has grown thanks to globalisation. But inequalities have increased in the most developed countries, creating a sense of injustice in some.
Grab your headphones and find out where the United States’ true hegemonic power resides.
Competitiveness
07/03/2025
8 March – Women and promotions: up the stairs or in the lift? Series: Women in Economy
Inside the Banco de España, there is a lavatory with a label that designates it for use by “unmarried women”, a relic from a time when there were, when a woman got married, she would leave the workforce to dedicate herself to her new role as a housewife.
Since then, society and institutions have changed in countless ways. On International Women’s Day 2025, we would like to reflect on women’s career advancement and ask: are they taking the lift or do they still have to use the stairs?
Competitiveness
02/12/2024
The Draghi report: a plan for the economic future of Europe
The Draghi report proposes a strategy to halt the economic decline of the European Union compared with other global powers. A common European approach focused on growth is needed if the EU is to successfully address the challenges it faces: technological transformation, decarbonisation, economic security and preservation of the European social model.
13/09/2024
The boom in Spanish exports since 2008: what do we export and where to?
Between 2008 and 2023, Spanish exports grew as a share of GDP from 26% to 39%. This extraordinary growth was broad-based across products and destinations. However, the increasing fragmentation of international trade flows might threaten the future performance of Spanish exports.
