Bankinter | Redeia presented a report on Wednesday with its view of the causes of the blackout. Redeia chairwoman Beatriz Corredor justified the presentation of the report on the grounds of the company’s ‘legal obligation’ to produce such a document whenever a significant event occurs. The report points to a lack of energy absorption in the system, which caused a power surge. Absorption is a mechanism that allows some power…
Link Securities | The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept its benchmark rates unchanged in the 4.25%–4.50% range for the fourth consecutive meeting in June, in line with expectations, as its members adopted a cautious stance to fully assess the impact of President Trump’s policies, particularly those related to trade tariffs, immigration and taxation. FOMC members also noted that uncertainty about the economic outlook has…
Link Securities | BBVA could reduce its takeover bid for Banco Sabadell by up to 15% (between €1.6 billion and €2.3 billion, according to sources consulted) if the Catalan bank sells TSB for around €2 billion, according to today’s edition of the newspaper Expansión. The newspaper notes that the market believes that the sale of TSB is Sabadell’s last chance to halt the takeover bid, as it is taken for…
Renta 4 | Nippon Steel finally acquires US Steel for $14.1 billion. This transaction means that ArcelorMittal (MTS) will acquire 50% of the joint venture it had with Nippon Steel in Calvert. Arcelor will pay $1. Nippon Steel will receive compensation of $900 million in cash and debt cancellation. The plant will be renamed ArcelorMittal Calvert. AM expects this acquisition to increase the group’s net debt by $1.3 billion and…
In April 2024, the wife of the Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the PSOE signed at least two letters supporting the UTE (Temporary Union of Companies) formed by entrepreneur Barrabés’s consultancy in two bidding processes initiated by Red.es in 2020. The company, backed by Begoña Gómez, ended up winning the three lots it bid for, totaling €10.2 million, after outperforming other rivals in the subjective evaluation part of the tenders….
Renta 4 | Yesterday was Iberia Day, attended by senior executives from IAG and Iberia, who gave presentations. Iberia is a success story of a restructuring process that began in 2012 and focused on three pillars: comprehensive transformation, leadership position in attractive markets and cost efficiency. Iberia remains well positioned to continue gaining market share in its main markets (Europe-Latin America, Spain-North America, domestic market and Spain-Europe). Management continues to…
All associations of judges and prosecutors, except the progressive ones, have agreed to go on a three-day strike in July to protest the reforms announced by the Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Cortes, Félix Bolaños. These reforms concern access to both careers and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, aiming to adapt it to the future change in the criminal procedural model, where investigations will transfer from judges…
Bankinter | Airbus announced yesterday several orders for 132 cargo and passenger aircraft on the first day of the Paris Air Show being held this week, from Saudi leasing company AviLease (40 aircraft of various models, which could be expanded in the future), Riyadh Air (25), Polish airline LOT (27) and Japanese airline ANA(40). Analysis team’s view: Good news on orders, although the company’s main challenge remains to speed up…
Link Securities | According to a report yesterday by Dow Jones, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reduced its estimate for oil supply growth next year for both the US and other competitors, while maintaining its oil demand expectations unchanged as it continues to increase production. OPEC now expects supply from non-OPEC+ producers to increase by 730,000 barrels per day in 2026, compared to 800,000 barrels per day…
Bankinter | Banco Sabadell (SAB) is considering selling its UK franchise (TSB). Sabadell has received several non-binding offers for 100% of TSB’s capital. Among the potential buyers are the main British banks (Barclays, Natwest and HSBC), as well as Santander UK. The preliminary price offered by TSB is unknown, but the press speculates that it is in the range of €2 billion to €2.35 billion. Bankinter analysis team’s view: Neutral…