Spain's inflation rises to 2.7% in July
Increase attributed to energy and fuel price hikes
Business
Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Exporters consider EU-US tariff deal a 'technical tie' with 'unknown' impact on sales
Industrial firms point to tariffs on competitors such as China or Turkey as key
Spanish economy grows by 0.7% in second quarter of 2025
Yearly variation of GDP remains at 2.8%, equal to the first trimester of the year
'Now is the time': Catalan president commits to strengthening ties with China
Salvador Illa welcomes EU-US tariff deal as step toward 'certainty,' but urges caution on details
Sabadell Bank posts record profits and aims to grow to €1.6 billion annually by 2027
New Strategic Plan foresees a 16% return and pays shareholders 6.3 billion in three years
Catalonia hits new employment record with over 3.9 million workers
Unemployment rate falls to 8.11%, the lowest since 2008
Catalan hotels record best June on record with nearly 2.5 million guests
Average daily rate rises to over €135 while occupancy tops 65%
Food waste company aims for €6.5m in end-of-year revenue
Bellpuig-based Talkual's plans include new alternate food options, customizable subscription boxes, and expansion to Portugal
EU challenges Spain over intervention in Banc Sabadell's hostile takeover bid
Commission considers Spanish anti-trust law breaks EU legislation
Barcelona moves to limit cruise tourism by reducing terminals from 7 to 5
Council-Port agreement includes demolition of three terminals, construction of new one, and new road and pedestrian links
Barcelona most expensive city in Spain for existing home prices, report says
Prices up 16% on 2024, according to study from Tecnocasa Group and Pompeu Fabra University
Catalan inflation slightly rises to 2% in June
Prices across Spain grew due to higher fuel costs
Video game company Scopely opens largest global office in Barcelona
Company is responsible for 'Monopoly GO!', 'Stumble Guys', 'Star Trek Fleet Command', among others
RCD Espanyol football team bought by investor Velocity Sport Limited
Rastar group, current owner of club, to enter investment fund shareholders as part of deal
Barcelona airport registers new record for June with 5.29 million passengers
Catalan infrastructure sees 4.2% more travelers in first six months of year
Read the latest updates and breaking news on business and economic matters from Barcelona and Catalonia here. Keep up to date with how the Catalan economy is performing, inflation levels, employment and unemployment, major business mergers, important company announcements, and the latest on Catalonia’s biggest enterprises such as Vueling, Wallbox, Grifols, Mango, and plenty of start-ups and international firms based here too.