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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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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08/07/2026
Measuring uncertainty in the age of narratives Series: Economy
Every day, we make decisions without knowing what the future holds. That's uncertainty, and lately it seems to have become particularly noisy. In this episode of CIENxCIEN, we explore how uncertainty is measured, how it affects the economy, and why, in a world full of narratives and noise, learning how to live with it is essential for making better decisions.
Economic policies
25/06/2026
Connecting economic research and policy in Spain: the Santander conference
Economic policy needs to be grounded in rigorous analysis through economic research. Connecting research and policymaking requires a sustained exchange of ideas between the two. That is exactly what the conference in Santander, organised annually by the Banco de España together with CEMFI and the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, sets out to do.
28/01/2026
Economic forecasting in stormy weather Series: Economy
They say a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world can cause a hurricane in another, and everyone (people and countries alike) wants to be ready when this happens to the economy, so we’re not caught unawares. In this episode of CIENxCIEN, Ana Comellas invites Enrique Moral and Iván Kataryniuk to explain how macroeconomic projections enable us to anticipate the main economic variables, how accurate these forecasts are and how relevant they are in such a changing environment as the present one.
Economic policies
21/01/2026
A map to guide our research: The Banco de España’s Analysis Priorities for 2025-30 Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
The Banco de España has published its analysis priorities for the next five years, which will help inform our points of view. We are going to focus on four main topics: pillars of central banking, European resilience in a changing world, challenges facing the Spanish economy and global trends.
17/03/2025
Roberto Serrano, winner of the King of Spain Prize in Economics Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
Roberto Serrano, Professor of Economics at Brown University, has been awarded the King of Spain Prize in Economics. This award recognises not only the contributions made to game theory by one of the leading figures in the field, but also his inspiring personal journey.
29/07/2024
Measuring economic uncertainty. The role of artificial intelligence Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
Uncertainty is part and parcel of our lives. It affects our decisions and economic activity too. That’s why identifying and measuring economic uncertainty is key for economists. The Banco de España has developed various indicators of uncertainty, such as the EPU indexes, that help assess the risks and quantify their possible impact on activity.
10/06/2024
In his farewell as Governor, Pablo Hernández de Cos shares his vision about the Banco de España’s role during his term of office (2018-2024). These years have been marked by a succession of unprecedented events, such as the pandemic and economic and inflationary swings.
30/04/2024
The main challenges facing the Spanish economy and how to tackle them Series: Challenges for the Spanish economy
The Spanish economy continued to grow markedly in 2023 and the outlook is favourable, albeit in a context of global uncertainty. Nevertheless, we continue to face structural challenges with far-reaching effects that make it difficult to reach euro area living standards. The Banco de España’s Annual Report discusses these issues and economic policies to address them.
23/04/2024
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