Germany
The German economy enjoyed a very positive first half of the year. In fact, GDP grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026 and rose by 0.3% in Q2, despite the sharp increase in energy prices following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
Spain: 2027 macroeconomic outlook
Spain is facing the latest episode of international geopolitical tension from a position of strength, although rising energy costs, tighter financial conditions and a deteriorating international environment will keep inflation high and reduce economic dynamism. All this…
15 October 2026
Are the midterms important for Trump? And for the US?
On 3 November, Americans will return to the polls to renew the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate, the two chambers in which the Republican Party secured a majority in 2024. Although Donald Trump will not appear on the ballot, these elections…
15 October 2026
Global economic outlook and financial conditions: autumn 2026
Economic activity thus faces an outlook with higher energy prices, higher interest rates and higher inflation. At the same time, financial conditions as a whole are less restrictive than they might appear, thanks to the counterbalance provided by the strong performance of…
