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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.

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Competition and financial stability in the fintech era

04/02/2026 José Enrique Gutiérrez

Technological innovation in financial services (known as fintech) is changing the way we manage our finances. Understanding its potential impact on financial stability is a key concern for the Banco de España and other financial supervisors around the world.

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07/01/2026

Expats, talent without borders

Susana Parraga Rodríguez , Elvira Prades Illanes , Irune Solera Lopez

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.

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23/04/2025

Can tariffs change the world? Series: International

Javier Pérez

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.

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02/04/2025

What’s the cost of not being sustainable? Series: Sustainability, Women in Economy

Soledad Núñez

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.

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