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World economy 13th March 2025

Telefónica sells Colombian subsidiary to Millicom for $400 million

Telefónica has agreed with Millicom to sell all the shares it holds in Colombia Telecomunicaciones, representing 67.5% of its share capital, for approximately $400 million, as reported by the company to the CNMV. This represents an equity value of more than seven times EBITDA and the deconsolidation of debt of nearly €1.2 billion. “This operation is part of the asset portfolio management policy of the Telefónica Group and is aligned…

The economic cold war between the US and China is here to stay

In the World 13th March 2025

China’s “Lianghui” points to leadership determination to rebuff Trump’s actions

Alicia García Herrero (Natixis) | China’s most important annual gathering, the so-called Lianghui(两会) will ended on March 11 after over a week of meetings by the legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC), but also the most important consultative body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). One of the key objectives of these “Two Sessions”, as they are generally referred to in English, was to offer the key economic…

CAF

World economy 12th March 2025

CAF subsidiary Solaris wins first contract in Canada to supply Translink with 107 trolleybuses for €120 million

Link Securities | The Canadian transport operator TransLink, from the city of Vancouver, has awarded Solaris, a subsidiary of CAF, the contract for the supply of 107 trolleybuses for approximately €120 million, with the option of increasing the number of units contracted. At the end of last year, Solaris announced that it had been awarded its first contract in the USA, specifically for the supply of electric buses to the…

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In the World 11th March 2025

China’s CPI continues to show economy’s weakness, falling back into negative territory

Bankinter | Price indicators continue to show the weakness of the Chinese economy. (i) CPI (February): down 0.7% year-on-year versus 0.4% expected versus up 0.5% previous. Core rate: down 0.1% year-on-year versus up 0.6% previous; (ii) Industrial Prices (February): down 2.2% year-on-year versus 2.1% expected versus 2.3% previous. Bankinter analysis team’ view: More negative news for the Chinese economy. Inflation has fallen back into negative territory (for the first time…

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In the World 11th March 2025

US tariffs on aluminium and steel to come into force this Wednesday

BancaMarch | On Wednesday, tariffs on aluminium and steel will come into force, with Canada, Brazil, the EU and Mexico being the most affected regions. However, it should be noted that in March 2018, when tariffs were applied to these same goods – 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium – productive agreements were reached in some cases. More specifically, the tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada were withdrawn a…

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In the World 10th March 2025

US economy continues to generate employment: 151,000 new jobs in February

Link Securities | The Department of Labour reported that the US economy generated 151,000 net new non-agricultural jobs in February, up from the 125,000 jobs created in January (143,000, initial estimate), although somewhat below the 160,000 net jobs projected by FactSet consensus analysts. The December figure was revised upwards to 323,000 jobs from an initial estimate of 307,000 jobs. During the month, jobs were created in the healthcare sector (52,000…

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World economy 10th March 2025

Atlanta Fed forecasts US GDP to contract by 2.8% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2025, compared to 2.3% growth expected two weeks ago

Last week, nearly all sectors of the S&P 500 weakened. The financial sector lost significant ground on the 4th (-4.67%), with stocks like Citi and Wells Fargo showing very poor performance. In the technology sector, the biggest setbacks were seen in Intel (-6.2%) and Tesla (-4.5%). President Donald Trump’s tariff policies can be seen as an act of ‘throwing stones on his own roof’ as they create uncertainty, which has…

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World economy 8th March 2025

As US withdraws Chevron’s licence to export crude from Venezuela, what will happen to Repsol’s strategic assets in Tomoporo and La Ceiba?

Banco Sabadell | According to press reports, the US has withdrawn Chevron’s licence to export crude oil from Venezuela, with the effective date of 3 April. This decision is in response to the failure of the Maduro government to fulfil its electoral commitments and is part of a package of extended sanctions that will also affect companies such as Halliburton, Schlumberger, Barker Hughes and Weatherford, which will have to suspend…

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In the World 7th March 2025

China sets growth target for 2025 at 5%, with budget deficit rising to 4% from 3% in 2024

Banca March | China sets growth target for 2025 at 5%, with budget deficit rising to 4% (from 3% in 2024). The The government document presented by Prime Minister Li Qiang to parliament sets the GDP target at 5% for the third consecutive year, a demanding goal that will require more aggressive stimulus measures. The focus is on strengthening consumption and counteracting deflationary pressures – the government has lowered its…

IAG

World economy 6th March 2025

IAG fears Trump’s trade war: 17% of 2024 income -€5,406 million- depended on US

Link Securities | The holding company IAG (IAG) fears that the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump since his arrival at the White House will affect its business with higher prices and less appetite for flying in general and, in particular, on routes to the United States, one of its main markets, according to Expansión. Last year, 17% of IAG’s income, or €5.406 billion, depended on the United…