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Bank of Spain raises GDP growth forecasts while increasing inflation projections
The Bank of Spain has upwardly revised its economic growth forecasts for Spain, projecting a GDP increase of 2.6% in 2026 and 2.2% in 2027. This revision is driven by robust private consumption, job creation, and population growth.
However, the institution has also raised its inflation forecasts due to energy market disruptions and persistent price pressures in the services sector, particularly tourism and hospitality. Inflation is expected to reach 3.9% in 2026 and 3.7% in 2027.
To mitigate the impact of the energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East, government tax cuts on electricity, gas, and fuel have provided an estimated 3,675 million euros in direct savings for households, equivalent to approximately 0.21% of GDP. These fiscal measures are estimated to cost the state 0.52% of GDP, representing about one-fifth of the projected 2026 deficit.
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Banco de España · Bank of Spain · European Monetary Union · Iran · José Luis Escrivá · Spain
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Household consumption is expected to increase by 3% in 2026. www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [DISPUTED] GDP is projected to grow by 2.6% in 2026 and 2.2% in 2027. www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com · cronicaeconomica.com · www.economiadigital.es · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Inflation forecasts have been raised to 3.9% for the current year and 3.7% for the following year. www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com · cronicaeconomica.com · www.economiadigital.es · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] GDP grew by 0.7% quarterly between April and June. www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com · www.noticiasdenavarra.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Bank of Spain has upwardly revised its economic growth forecasts for Spain. www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com · cronicaeconomica.com · www.economiadigital.es · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The savings from energy tax cuts for households are estimated at 3,675 million euros. cronicadecantabria.com · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.economiadigital.es · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.que.es · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Energy tax cuts cost approximately 0.52% of Spain's GDP. cronicadecantabria.com · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.economiadigital.es · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.que.es