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Spanish business response to geopolitical uncertainty

Overview

Spanish companies have reported varying levels of impact from international tensions. According to the Bank of Spain’s Business Activity Survey, the perceived negative effects of the conflict in Iran on international and domestic demand decreased during the third quarter of 2026. Additionally, the percentage of firms reporting that uncertainty was negatively affecting investment decisions saw a slight decline.

Despite these specific reductions in impact, broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty remains a significant concern for the private sector. A report by Beazley indicates that 88% of Spanish business executives believe current uncertainty will limit growth plans, while 84% believe political shifts affect profitability. To manage these risks, 77% of companies expect to modify supply chains, and many are investing in resilience against artificial intelligence risks or utilizing insurance for business continuity.

Entities

Spain · Bank of Spain · Iran · Beazley

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Spanish companies face growth constraints due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty

    An estimated 88% of Spanish executives report that geopolitical and economic uncertainty will limit company growth, citing supply chain disruptions and labor risks as major concerns.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Spanish companies report reduced impact from Iran conflict

    Spanish businesses report a declining impact from the Iran conflict on domestic and international demand and investment decisions, according to the Bank of Spain's latest business survey.

Sources

elperiodicodelaenergia.com · ep01.epimg.net · grupoaseguranza.com · laregion.es · merca2.es · periodicodeibiza.es