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The Corner has a team of on-the-ground reporters in capital cities ranging from New York to Beijing. Their stories are edited by the teams at the Spanish magazine Consejeros (for members of companies’ boards of directors) and at the stock market news site Consenso Del Mercado (market consensus). They have worked in economics and communication for over 25 years.

In Spain 10th June 2026

Spanish government opposes European Commission’s ban on Huawei

The Spanish Government opposes the Cybersecurity Act (CSA) currently being drafted in Brussels empowering the European Commission (EC) to designate so-called High-Risk Vendors (HRVs). In practice, this would mean banning Chinese telecommunications equipment providers, such as ZTE and especially Huawei, from European telecom infrastructures. The European Commission’s proposal turns what was previously a recommendation into an obligation: banning Chinese manufacturers from mobile networks, granting a three-year deadline for their replacement….

In Europe 9th June 2026

Apparent cost of debt rose slightly in most EU countries between 2024 and 2025

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team In most European Union (EU) countries for which data was available, the apparent cost of public debt rose slightly or remained stable between 2024 and 2025, according to data published by Eurostat. The highest apparent cost of gross government debt among the countries for which data was available was recorded in Romania (5.2%), followed by Poland (4.5%), the Czech Republic (3.1%) and Italy (3%). The…

Markets 9th June 2026

Intesa Sanpaolo launches takeover bid for 100% of Monte dei Paschi’s share capital with 12.5% premium

Reported by Bankinter Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP) is offering a share swap of 1.6 ISP shares for every MPS share with a cash payment of €1 per share, subject to the acquisition of 66.67% of the share capital of MPS. The offer values MPS at €10.09 per share, implying a premium of 12.5% over Friday’s closing price and 17.4% over the average share price over the last three months. This is…

In Europe 9th June 2026

“Portugal Capital Markets Day” (15 and 16 June)

Portugal has a story worth telling and, more importantly, companies worth investing in. Its “Capital Markets Day” – 15 and 16 June – brings investors into contact with companies, strategies and real investment opportunities. By Abel Sequeira Ferreira Abel Sequeira Ferreira (Board Member and Executive Director of AEM – Portuguese Issuers Association. Board Member of European Issuers) | On 12 and 13 November 2025, Lisbon hosted the second edition of…

In the World, Markets 9th June 2026

AI drives China’s trade surplus to $105.43 billion annually in May

Report by Renta 4 Flat opening on European markets (Eurostoxx futures down 0.1%, S&P futures up 0.2%, Nasdaq futures up 0.3%) and a strong rebound in Asia (Japan’s Nikkei 2%, South Korea’s Kospi 8%) Yesterday, once again, and following the overnight escalation in the Middle East conflict, with crossfire between Israel and Iran and Hezbollah’s admission of having taken part in the attack on Israel (whilst banning Israeli shipping in…

Ibex 9th June 2026

Mixed performance in a volatile session: Ibex 35 falls by 0.66% to close at 18,223 points

Reported by Nicolás Lopez Medina Following a clearly bearish opening, European stock markets recovered ground throughout the day, buoyed by a diminishing fear of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Improved investor sentiment during the session allowed the market to recoup much of the losses recorded at the opening. The technology sector led the intraday recovery after having been the main focus of selling in the early…

In Spain 9th June 2026

Housing prices rise by 12.9% in one year in Spain

The price of free-market housing in Spain rose by 12.9% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2025, maintaining the same year-on-year growth recorded in the last quarter of last year, according to the Housing Price Index (IPV) published this Monday by the National Statistics Institute (INE). (On a quarterly basis: first quarter of 2026 compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, free-market housing…

European economy, In Europe 8th June 2026

ECB maintains hawkish stance as inflation shows no sign of easing

By Martin Wolburg At its meeting on 11 June, the ECB is highly likely to raise its key interest rates by 25 basis points, in line with its recent hawkish communication. Beyond that date, the monetary policy outlook becomes more complex, as the Governing Council must balance persistently high inflation with weakening economic activity. Inflation is rising, inflation expectations have rebounded slightly and the fall in real interest rates argues…

In the World 8th June 2026

OPEC agrees to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day in July

Report by Bankinter This marks the fourth consecutive monthly increase: in April and May, production rose by 206,000 bpd each month, and in June by 188,000 bpd. Bankinter analysis team’s view: the impact of the news is moderate, in a context where supply has fallen sharply. As a reference, in April OPEC+ production stood at 33.2 million barrels per day (Mbd), representing a reduction of almost 10 Mbd compared to…

Companies, Ibex, Relevant News Item 8th June 2026

Iberdrola to develop 1,000 MW energy storage battery in Australia, company’s largest to date

Reported by the Editorial Team A friendly takeover bid in 2020 for the renewable energy company Infigen Energy marked the start of the energy company’s activities in Australia. Since then, the country has established itself as one of the markets in which Iberdrola has shown the clearest commitment. In the last month, the Spanish company has achieved two new milestones there. I1berdrola has submitted a proposal to the Australian Government…

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