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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.
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In the World 11th July 2025

US continues to send letters to countries informing them of establishment of tariffs as of 1 August

Renta 4 | The United States has continued to send letters (to six countries) informing them of its next steps, mainly the establishment of tariffs from 1 August. However, on Wednesday, these were sent to countries of lesser importance in terms of trade volume, while the markets remain complacent in anticipation of the announcement of trade agreements with more important partners (the EU and India). In addition, countries such as…

The effects of world trade tensions remain in the future

In the World 10th July 2025

Trump signs executive order extending deadline for negotiations with partners until 1 August

Link Securities | On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on imports of products from Japan and South Korea, similar to the tariffs imposed on 2 April, known as ‘Liberation Day’. Malaysia also received 25% tariffs on exports of its products to the United States, while other Asian countries such as Thailand received higher tariffs (36%). At the same time, Trump signed an executive order…

Indra Tecnocom

Relevant News Item 10th July 2025

Indra board to meet to discuss merger by absorption of Escribano Mechanical & Engineering

Alphavalue/DIVACONS | The Spanish IT services and consulting company has called an extraordinary meeting of its board of directors for this Thursday. The meeting is expected to discuss the merger by absorption of Escribano Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E Group), the family business of its executive chairman and shareholder, Ángel Escribano. This was confirmed to Expansión by sources close to the group’s governing body. Meanwhile, a leading bank has upgraded Indra’s…

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In Europe 10th July 2025

Germany records trade surplus of €18.4 billion in May, France increases deficit to €7.8 billion

Singular Bank | According to Destatis, in May, German exports fell by 1.4% compared to the previous month (versus -1.6% in April), standing at €129.4 billion. At the same time, imports contracted by 3.8% compared to the previous month (versus +2.2% in April), reaching a value of €111.1 billion. Given this development, Germany’s trade balance in May recorded a surplus of €18.4 billion, exceeding analysts’ consensus estimates (€15.7 billion). On…

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In Spain 10th July 2025

EC finalising infringement proceedings against Spain for additional conditions imposed by government on BBVA’s Sabadell takeover bid

Link Securities | The European Commission (EC) is finalising the opening of infringement proceedings against Spain for the additional conditions imposed by the government on BBVA’s takeover bid for Banco Sabadell (SAB), as it considers that the government has overstepped its powers and that its actions are contrary to the free movement of capital. and will therefore take measures before the summer break that could eventually escalate to a complaint…

Talgo diferente

Relevant News Item 9th July 2025

Basque consortium’s entry into Talgo runs into difficulties: government demands it take on half of loan SEPI was going to grant

Renta 4 | The Basque consortium’s entry into Talgo is becoming complicated. According to press reports, the acquisition of 29.7% by the Basque consortium formed by Sidenor, the Basque government and the BBK and Vital foundations could be called into question. The Basque Nationalist Party has revealed that the Spanish government has changed the conditions initially agreed and is demanding that the consortium take on half of the £150 million…

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World economy 9th July 2025

OPEC+ agreement to increase production by 548,000 bpd in August to negatively affect prices

Bankinter | OPEC+ has agreed to increase production in August by 548,000 bpd. As a reference, in April, production increased by 138,000 bpd and 411,000 bpd in May, June and July. OPEC+ (including other countries such as Russia and Mexico) produces 41 Mbd (just over 40% of global supply). This increase will come from eight members, including Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. Analysis team’s view: The news…

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In Europe 9th July 2025

Eurozone industrial prices moderate to +0.3% year-on-year in May, down from +0.7% previously

Link Securities | Eurostat reported that Eurozone production prices (PPI) fell by 0.6% in May compared to April, significantly more than the 0.3% expected by FactSet consensus analysts. In May, compared to April, prices for non-durable consumer goods rose by 0.2%; durable consumer goods by 0.3%; capital goods remained stable (0.0%); while prices for intermediate goods (-0.1%) and energy (-2.1%) fell. Year-on-year, the Eurozone PPI rose 0.3% (0.7% in April),…

Espana Bandera Mapa

In Spain 9th July 2025

Brussels Warns of “High Risk of Corruption” in Public Contracts in Spain

“Public procurement tenders, political party financing, and public infrastructure projects in Spain are key sectors with a high risk of corruption in Spain.” This is the verdict of the 2025 Rule of Law Report, published yesterday by the European Commission, which comes amidst a government crisis, precisely, due to corruption. The warning is not new, but its seriousness appears to be escalating. 40% of Spanish companies believe that corruption has…

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In Spain 8th July 2025

Brussels Freezes Over €1.1 Billion from Spain’s Fifth Next Gen Payment Due to Unmet Tax Reform

Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission has cut €1.1 billion from the fifth payment of Next Generation EU funds to Spain. This payment, which totals €23 billion (€8 billion in grants and the rest in loans), has been reduced because Spain lacks the votes in Congress to pass measures like the diesel tax increase—intended to equalize it with gasoline prices—one of the key reforms demanded by Brussels. This comes despite…