The relationship between geopolitics and economic variables is a recurrent theme in the media. And not just in the media: economists are increasingly more aware of the importance of analysing geopolitical risks to complete an accurate exercise on the economic outlook.
Women have rallied around the world for gender equality and against violence on International Women’s Day celebrated in current week. Citi analysts Tina M Fordham and the independent political commentator Peter Kellner have wondered if this movement will last and can mean a sufficient momentum to bring about a “tipping point”.
Atlantia and ACS could cease to be rivals in their bid for Abertis and become collaborators in the acquisition. The two companies acknowledged they had had initial talks, as a result of which they would jointly buy Abertis and share out its assets.
Morgan Stanley believes Spain and Italy are going to dominate Net Interest Income growth in 2019. They flag that Unicaja, Bankinter and Caixabank are amongst the banks which improve their ROTE more with every 50 bp rise in the Euribor. Furthermore, they have very efficient cost structures.
Portugal has seen 16 consecutive months of growth, something completely unthinkable up to just a short while ago. Submerged in a deep economic crisis, Portugal had a grim and difficult road ahead: aggressive adjustment plans, social tensions, a rise in unemployment, disenchantment with politicians etc…But gradually the improving scenario was confirmed.
Spain has strengthened the supply of natural gas to Europe via France, consolidating its position as a transit country for this fossil fuel, at a time of high demand on the continent due to the cold spell which is affecting a lot of neigbouring countries.
BBVA will invest 96 million euros to raise its stake in UK mobile bank Atom to 39 pct, the Spanish bank said in a statement.
John Bruton | On March 2, British Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a key speech on the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the European Union. My first reaction was that the UK is going to put itself and other EU countries through a lot of trouble just so it can leave the union and then rejoin it in selected areas.
Some key threats for investors, like the trade war between China and the US, have combined to paint a picture which makes us wonder if we should start to bet on defensive stocks. This contrasts with just one month ago when the market was betting strongly on cyclicals.
Acciona has been awarded a contract to design and build a desalination plant in Jebel Ali worth 250 million dollars (200 million euros). The contract was awarded by the Dubai Water and Electricity Authorities.