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Neither unemployed nor economically inactive: How AI is helping to measure labour market attachment in Spain

Series: Focus. Research Videoblog

26/02/2026 Nicolás Forteza and Sergio Puente

Traditional labour market statistics say that if you’re not employed or unemployed, that is, actively seeking work, you’re outside the labour market. But reality is far more nuanced. A new measure of labour market attachment uses artificial intelligence to paint a more accurate picture of the labour market, helping policymakers design better employment strategies.

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29/09/2023

The Banco de España raises the capital buffers for systemic banks

Ángel Estrada

Systemic banks are key for the stability of the financial system. They are thus subject to specific additional regulatory capital buffers. For 2024 onwards, the Banco de España has raised the minimum buffers for Santander and BBVA, in line with the new framework set in place by the ECB.

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20/09/2023

The costs of inflation warrant the firm monetary response. What lies ahead?

Pablo Hernández de Cos

The Governor, Pablo Hernández de Cos, kicks off our blog, explaining the importance of keeping inflation under control, as well as the firm monetary policy response and how it may evolve going forward. The benefits of price stability outweigh the short-term costs of temporarily high interest rates.