Openbank leads €120m Revel deal as car-leasing firm expands
Openbank has led a transaction worth more than €120m at Spanish car-leasing company Revel. The Madrid firm is targeting 30,000 customers and revenue of about €70m by the end of 2026.
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The page turns scattered updates into useful context for people who live in Spain, visit Spain or follow Spanish affairs from abroad.
The page turns scattered updates into useful context for people who live in Spain, visit Spain or follow Spanish affairs from abroad.
Jorge Javier Vázquez faces a Mediaset contract decision in 2027
Jorge Javier Vázquez’s Mediaset salary has not been disclosed, but estimates put it at about €3 million a year. A decision on his long-term contract is expected around mid-2027.
Feijóo declared €769,779 in financial assets
Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s August 2023 declaration lists €769,779.09 in financial assets, three homes and two garage spaces. It gives no current property valuations or calculation of his total net worth.
Santander tops Spain’s recommended stock picks
The Ibex fell 2.74% in September, but 28% of European fund managers still favour an overweight position in Spanish shares, the highest reading since May 2018. Santander leads the stock picks, with Indra in second place.
Spain’s Financia Europa account waits on tax rules
Economy expects Financia Europa to raise tax revenue by shifting savings into investments. Providers cannot market the account until tax-reporting rules take effect and their products are ready.
Spain’s €6.5bn autumn payouts arrive in two waves
BBVA pays first on 15 October, followed by Santander and Inditex on 2 November. The combined total exceeds €6.5 billion, including buybacks as well as dividends.
Spanish savers keep paying for familiar financial risks
Spanish savers have repeatedly entered complex products without understanding the risks. The names have changed from stamps to cryptocurrencies, but the losses have not.
Spain’s Deal Market Shrinks 25% Under Sánchez
Spain has logged €410 billion in acquisitions since June 2018. Higher rates and state controls have cooled dealmaking even as the Ibex 35 climbed above 19,000 points.
Spain Vote Puts Listed Companies on a Political Tightrope
The November 29 vote has pushed Spanish equities into a new risk cycle. Its result could ease pressure on lenders and property firms while leaving state-linked companies exposed to changes in strategy.
Telefónica slides as Ibex 35 retakes 19,000 points
The Ibex 35 ended the week higher, led by Cellnex as Telefónica dropped sharply. SpaceX revived concern over Starlink competition, though its US spectrum deal still needs FCC approval.
Telefónica pone a la venta OnNet Fibra en Chile
Telefónica and KKR have launched the sale of OnNet Fibra, valued at between 1,500 and 2,000 million dollars. The process is not expected to conclude before 2027.
RBE shareholders line up a €2.5 billion takeover plan
Gregorio Jiménez is assembling a majority bloc for Restaurant Brands Europe. The proposed deal could value the group at up to €2.5 billion, including debt.
Grupo Sanitario Ribera ramps up expansion drive across Spain and Portugal
Grupo Sanitario Ribera is moving quickly to double its presence, acquiring hospitals and clinics across Spain and Portugal. The company’s leaders see consolidation as the only way forward for private healthcare.
Oil surge and rising debt yields drag Ibex 35 lower
The Ibex 35 fell 1.17% as oil climbed above $100 a barrel and government bond yields rose. Spanish banks are watching credit demand closely, though lending volumes remain healthy for now.
Incyte Biosciences Iberia demands faster access to new medicines
Incyte Biosciences Iberia has invested €130 million in Spanish R&D and clinical trials, but patients still wait too long for new treatments. Company leaders want clearer agreements and quicker approvals to match Spain’s scientific strength.
Sabadell builds a shield against hostile takeovers
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion and may lift its holding to 9.9%. Alongside Zurich's 4.95% stake, the French group's investment would bolster Sabadell's shareholder base after BBVA's failed takeover bid.
Spain's state portfolio puts €50 billion at election stake
Spain's state holds shares worth around €50 billion. Seven of the ten listed companies belong to the Ibex 35. The election could change Madrid's role in strategic businesses.
BPCE takes a 7% stake in Banco Sabadell
BPCE has acquired about 7% of Banco Sabadell for an estimated 1.2 billion euros. The French group will explore cooperation in corporate and investment banking, lending, leasing and cross-border activities while keeping its stake below 9.9%.
Seaya Andromeda invests €35 million in Wiremind for global push
Wiremind, known for its technology in transport and entertainment, has taken on outside investment for the first time in twelve years. The €35 million round, led by Seaya Andromeda, will support the company’s international expansion and AI projects.
Sabadell Builds a Defensive Shareholder Bloc With BPCE
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Banco Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion. The stake gives Sabadell a powerful new shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover attempt.
France keeps investors focused as Spain heads to early elections
Spain's early election adds political risk, but investors are watching France more closely as debt sustainability worsens and bond spreads widen across Europe.
Iberdrola eyes insurance sales as Spain’s electric car sector draws billions
Iberdrola is preparing to sell insurance to its customers as it seeks to diversify its income. Meanwhile, Spain’s electric-vehicle sector is attracting 7.6 billion euros, while banks race to harness artificial intelligence.
Foreign funds now control half of Spain’s listed market
International investors held 50.4% of the value of Spain’s listed companies at the end of June 2026, a record share. Passive and active funds have posted strong returns, while fund managers are looking beyond the market’s biggest winners.
Ibex 35 ends weekly losing streak but still falls 3.1%
The Ibex 35 gained 0.42% on Friday after its worst week since April, ending a run of daily losses but still falling 3.12% over the week. Higher bond yields and weaker US jobs data kept monetary policy at the center of market concerns.
Ibex 35 finds relief as weaker US jobs cool rate fears
The Ibex 35 rebounds as weaker US hiring eases rate fears. G7 oil reserves add relief, while banks and Repsol lag behind.
Ibex 35 stays above 19,000 as markets await US jobs data
The Ibex 35 held above 19,000 points at midday on Friday as investors waited for US employment data. French borrowing costs and faster euro-area inflation, alongside falling oil prices, kept the wider market cautious.
Spain's 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 13-Year High
Spain's Treasury paid 4.176% to sell 10-year debt at its 1 October auction. Global pressure is pushing up sovereign yields, but Madrid says Spain's own risk remains well below 2013 levels.
Trump warning sends Ibex 35 below 19.300 points
Only Indra and Solaria gained at the opening as the Ibex 35 fell 0.9% on 1 October. Investors weighed Trump's warning on Iran as oil hovered near 100 dollars per barrel, with shipments through the Strait of Hormuz at risk.
Chinese giant Gotion takes major stake in Volkswagen battery plant in Valencia
Gotion will invest 1.1 billion euros to acquire a 49 percent stake in Volkswagen’s battery gigafactory in Sagunto. The deal strengthens the companies’ alliance and signals a new phase for European battery production.
Spain launches tax-free savings account to drive European investment
Spain’s government has unveiled a tax-advantaged savings account designed to channel household money into European shares and funds. The move introduces new incentives for long-term savers and aims to reduce reliance on low-yield deposits.
Ibex seeks a rebound as oil and bond yields ease
The Ibex is looking for a late-quarter recovery as oil prices and bond yields pull back. Investors now await the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge from the United States.
Electric car production surges as Zaragoza and Palencia secure new models
Spain's electric vehicle industry is accelerating, with new models planned for Zaragoza and Palencia. BYD's manufacturing edge and Tesla's latest updates point to a changing field for European carmakers.
Trump's Crypto Empire Leaves Retail Investors Billions Short
Donald Trump's crypto ventures added billions to his family's wealth while retail investors took heavy losses. The collapse of $TRUMP exposed the conflict between political promotion and private profit.
Spain Faces a Sharper Debt Bill as Bond Yields Surge
Spain's 10-year bond yield has climbed above 4%, reaching its highest level since 2013. The rise will make it more expensive for the Treasury to replace older, cheaper debt.
Investors demand crisis-era returns on Western government debt
The 10-year US Treasury yield has climbed above 5%, while European government debt has crossed basic thresholds. Fiscal strain and inflation, alongside geopolitical risks, are pushing investors to demand more from governments.