Spain’s IBEX 35 hits all-time high, surpassing 2007 peak
Spain’s blue-chip index IBEX 35 on Tuesday hit a new record high, surpassing its previous peak in November 2007, closing a year in which it...
Employment
Spain’s unemployment rate rises slightly, even as number of people employed hits new record
Spain’s unemployment rate rose to 10.45% in the third quarter of 2025, even as the number of people with jobs rose to a new record,...
Spanish government backtracks on highly criticised self-employment contributions overhaul
After a backlash from employers, trade unions and several parliamentary groups, Spain’s Minister for Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz (main image), has bowed...
IMF confirms Spain’s lead as fastest-growing advanced economy for two years in a row
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again identified Spain as the fastest-growing advanced economy in the world. In its latest update, the IMF revised...
Spanish economy grew faster in second quarter than initially estimated
The Spanish economy raced ahead of the rest of the euro zone in the second quarter, growing at an even stronger pace than initially thought....
Spanish government’s bill to shorten work week defeated in parliament
Spain’s Congress on Wednesday dealt a setback to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, rejecting his government’s flagship proposal to cut the standard working week from 40...
Spain’s unemployment level falls to 2.4m – the lowest July figure in 18 years
Spain’s labour market held firm in July, a month traditionally strong for employment, though in recent years it had shown signs of strain due to...
Despite US tariff uncertainty, Spanish economy increased pace in 2nd quarter
Spain’s economy picked up pace in the second quarter of 2025, thanks largely to a boost in exports, even amid trade uncertainty triggered by increasing...
Unemployment in Spain drops below 2.5 million for first time in 17 years
May typically brings a surge of optimism for Spain’s labour market, as businesses gear up for the busy summer period with a fresh wave of...
Alcampo to close 25 stores in Spain with the loss of 710 jobs across 13 regions
The French retail chain Auchan, operating in Spain under the Alcampo brand, has announced plans to close 25 stores across the country, resulting in the...
