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.
10/12/2025
Do you know how inflation affects you in your everyday life? Inflation is not just a buzzword for economists: it has a direct impact on your wallet. The best tool to beat inflation (or even turn it to your advantage) is financial education. In this episode of CIENxCIEN, Ana Comellas chats with Galo Nuño, who explains how inflation works, its effects and the measures that can be used to control it.
Series: Economy, Monetary policy
Series: International
Series: Sustainability, Women in Economy
Series: Economy, Inside the Bank
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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.
