Jobless total in July down to lowest since 2008
While an extra 1,558 people were looking for work last month in Catalonia, the overall number has fallen to 358,830
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Government greenlights F1 grand prix at Circuit de Catalunya for another year
With contract to hold event expiring this year, authorities give nod for Montmeló to host race in 2020 while preparing long-term plan for national track
Catalonia's tourist industry looking forward to a good August
Hotel occupancy rates expected to reach around 90%, similar to last year but below highs reached in 2017
Catalan economy grew 2% in second quarter of 2019
GDP continues its modest rise compared to last year, with construction and tourism leading the way
Union calls on authorities to convince Nissan to invest in Catalonia
Barcelona's Zona Franca plant "is ready" to produce electric vehicles, says CCOO trade union head
Why Iberia ground staff are striking in Barcelona but not Madrid
After two days of stoppages, unions have given Spain's flag carrier airline until Friday to come up with proposal
Industrial employment in Catalonia grew for fifth year in a row in 2018
Annual report on Catalan industry reveals 2.6% rise in employment with proportion of temporary contracts slowing
81 flights canceled on Sunday due to Iberia ground crew strike at Barcelona airport
Company estimates that 15% of staff went on strike on second day of protests
Talks continue as Iberia ground staff strike at Barcelona airport looms
Friday saw efforts to head off stoppage over weekend, with Vueling canceling more than a hundred flights
Caixabank profits fall by 52.1% for first half of 2019, earning €622 million
Banc Sabadell earns €532 million so far this year, a rise of 341%
Unemployment in Catalonia falls to lowest rate since 2008
Jobless total fell by 15,300 people in second quarter, a drop of 3.4%
Chamber report shows Catalonia ahead of Madrid in attracting foreign investment
Chamber of Commerce study refutes "fake news" that independence push has negatively affected amount of capital invested from abroad
Catalan exports grew by 9% in May
Foreign sales reached 6.8 billion euros, contributing to a 2.6% rise since the start of the year
Catalan SMEs grow in number and production in 2017
Pimec and the Catalan government say that the figures go against the warnings of the effects of the independence push on the economy
Catalonia to promote investments and culture in Barça’s Asian tour
Government and Barcelona city officials travel to Japan to meet business heads, support artistic expressions and tourism
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