BBVA Research: Spain's Economy to Grow 2.4% Despite Middle East War

España crecerá al 2,4% este año pese a la guerra en Oriente Próximo, según BBVA Research

3/16/2026, 10:16:31 AM es source ↗

Summary

BBVA Research forecasts Spain's economy will grow by 2.4% this year, despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The bank's research unit attributes this resilience to a strong starting position entering the year. Inflation is expected to close the year at 2.9%.

Preview

El servicio de estudios del banco estima que la inflación cerrará el año en el 2,9%, gracias a que la economía se encuentra “en un buen punto de partida”

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