CIENxCIEN (one hundred percent) is a podcast on the latest economic, technological and social developments, brought to you by people working at the Banco de España. We want to throw open our doors and tell you about what we do, how we do it and the impact it has on your day-to-day life.
These down-to-earth yet rigorous podcasts will blend the simplicity of conversations between colleagues with the professionalism of our work in different areas, placing all our expertise at your disposal.
08/04/2026
Is crypto just a technological playground or the future of financial assets? How is the digital euro different from a stablecoin? And why did Facebook try to create its own currency? We’ll explain what crypto-assets are and, with María Molero, Lucas García and Diego Hernández, explore what they can offer investors, what they mean for the financial markets and how their regulation has been designed.
Series: Innovation and technology
Series: International
Series: Sustainability, Women in Economy
Series: Economy, Inside the Bank
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17/12/2025
How do we measure and compare economies? What's new in 2025
Not all data can be used to measure, and compare, different countries’ economies. We need to use the same yardstick: international statistical standards that assess economic and financial activity consistently across countries. Besides, they should also adapt to constantly changing scenarios. The 2025 standards measure digitalisation, globalisation, sustainability and inequality better.
06/11/2025
What impact do armed conflicts have on international trade? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
Military conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine have changed the geopolitical landscape. They have also affected international trade, showing that a country is more vulnerable when it concentrates its imports in a few countries. Find further details in the study “Sourcing all the eggs from one basket: trade dependencies and import prices” by Irina Balteanu, Katja Schmidt, and Francesca Viani.
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.
International Economy
27/02/2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a key role in maintaining the stability of the global financial system and upholding multilateralism, now under threat. In this post we take a closer look at this long-standing institution that faces substantial challenges in the years ahead.
29/07/2024
Measuring economic uncertainty. The role of artificial intelligence
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.
22/05/2024
International Economy
14/02/2024
International Economy
17/04/2023
International Economy
