Banco de Portugal

Brazil 2026: Decelerating growth and fiscal instability

256 clusters · 1349 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil faces rising consumer and corporate indebtedness

By early September 2026, Brazil’s economic landscape continues to show signs of deceleration. Data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) indicates that the economy grew by 0.5% in the second qua

WhatsApp identity theft and evolving digital fraud

5 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: WhatsApp users targeted by account takeover phishing scams

A series of identity theft attempts via WhatsApp has been reported involving public figures in South America. In Argentina, journalist Sergio Lapegüe alerted the public to a scam where an individual impersonated his daug

Brazil debt pressure and recession risks deepen

75 clusters · 392 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Credit access and usage patterns shift in Brazil

Brazil's debt pressures and economic instability have intensified through late 2026. While inflation remains within the Central Bank's target and unemployment is at historic lows, the country faces record levels of corpo

Portuguese social security reform and political tensions

12 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Portugal: PM Montenegro announces pension bonus and IRS tax cuts

The debate over Portugal’s pension sustainability has intensified following a government-commissioned report coordinated by economist Jorge Bravo. The study concludes the Social Security system is in deficit, a finding c

Digital banking and financial habits in Portugal

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: MB Way surpasses homebanking in Portuguese money management

Portuguese residents demonstrate high levels of engagement with multiple banking services. A study by Nickel and DATA E found that approximately 70% of residents hold two or more bank accounts, with the highest concentra

Euribor interest rate fluctuations in Spain and EU

9 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Euribor rises to multi-year highs, increasing mortgage costs

The Euribor, the benchmark interest rate for mortgages, experienced significant fluctuations in August 2026. While early reports indicated a slight decrease, rates trended upward, with the 12-month Euribor surpassing the

Portuguese state financing and guarantee programmes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Portugal increases housing guarantee for Montepio and Novobanco

Portugal has implemented several state-backed financial support and guarantee programs. In August 2026, the Banco Português de Fomento and Sociedade de Garantia Mútua launched the €1.5 billion ‘Impulsar Portugal’ program

Portugal foreign direct investment and real estate trends

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Portugal real estate investment shows mixed H1 2026 results

In the first half of 2026, Portugal’s investment landscape was characterized by a recovery in total foreign direct investment (FDI), which reached €6.7 billion, bringing the total FDI stock to €225.1 billion, or 71% of t

SMS and digital fraud alerts in Iberia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: PSP issues alert over fraudulent fake debt scam in Portugal

Authorities in Portugal and Spain have issued warnings regarding various SMS-based fraudulent schemes. In early August, Portuguese officials cautioned against fraudulent links, advising citizens to change passwords and d

Mozambique state debt and Portuguese credit support

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Mozambique faces €1.17bn state debt as Portugal fast-tracks €500m credit line

Mozambique is experiencing significant financial pressure as state debt owed to the private sector for public works reaches approximately €1.17 billion. The Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) has

Portuguese pension reform discussions

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Portuguese banking union seeks legislative initiative for pensions

Discussions regarding pension reform in Portugal have emerged from both central banking leadership and labor organizations. Álvaro Santos Pereira, Governor of the Banco de Portugal, has advocated for reforms based on int

Portugal: Demographic shifts, migration and economic reforms

23 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Portugal pension reform report calls for urgent social security updates

Portugal’s resident population reached a record 11.4 million in 2025, driven by a 113% increase in immigration since 2021. Foreign nationals now comprise 14% of the population, with Brazilians remaining the largest group

Global mortgage lending and housing market trends

2 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Global housing markets show divergent mortgage and price trends

Mortgage lending markets in Spain, the Netherlands, and Chile showed growth during the first half of 2026. In Spain, Unicaja reported a 39% surge in mortgage production, reaching €2.093 billion in new loans for the first

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Portugal toll regulations: unpaid fees can lead to significant fines

Banco de Portugal itinerant service pilot in Bragança

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Banco de Portugal launches pilot service in Bragança

The Banco de Portugal (BdP) initiated a pilot project titled ‘Atendimento BdP Itinerante’ in Bragança to improve access to central bank services for residents in remote territories. The project is a partnership with the

Portugal Treasury bills and savings certificates

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Portugal savings certificate investment hits record 43.8 billion euros

In mid‑July 2026 Portugal’s public debt agency IGCP placed €1.005 billion of 12‑month Treasury bills, achieving an average placement rate of 2.682% and attracting demand 2.43 times the amount offered. Market participants

Portuguese financial sector and debt trends

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Banco de Portugal reports decline in external debt to 33.9% of GDP

The Banco de Portugal has released reports detailing various aspects of the nation’s financial landscape, including sector debt, banking infrastructure, and external debt levels. In July, the central bank reported that

Portuguese economic and industrial developments

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Portugal economic news: energy tariffs, automotive risks, and ICT growth

Economic indicators in Portugal show divergent trends across different sectors. Industrial producer prices rose by 5.8% in July compared to the previous year, an acceleration driven largely by energy and intermediate goo

Portugal luxury housing market and climate impacts

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Portugal luxury real estate market sees growth from Brazilian investors

The Portuguese luxury real estate market is experiencing shifts driven by both financial regulations and environmental factors. While high-end listings remain concentrated in the Lisbon and Faro districts—with Lisbon acc