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JB Capital and Citi see Mapfre, Sabadell and Unicaja's potential exhausted
JB Capital Markets and Citi raise target prices for Mapfre, Sabadell and Unicaja, but the upside potential is minimal or negative.
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Invesco bets on the Spanish Stock Market in the second half of 2026
Invesco expects the Spanish Stock Market to continue growing in H2 2026, driven by banking and energy sectors. Reduces exposure to Taiwan and Korea due to high valuations.
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Spanish banking profitability soars to 17.33% in the first quarter due to extraordinary gains
Spanish banking profitability rose to 17.33% in Q1 2026, driven by extraordinary gains such as Santander's sale in Poland.
Companies
Spanish banking reaches solvency highs with historic low delinquency
Spanish banks achieve a CET1 of 14.26% and delinquency drops to 2.61%, a historic low. Real profitability stands at 14.78%.
Companies
The Bank of Spain to Ease Mortgage Restrictions to Avoid Closing Doors for Young People and Low Incomes
The Bank of Spain is finalising a proposal to ease mortgage restrictions for young people and low incomes to improve access to housing.
Companies
ING, Actinver and ProA acquire 93% of Singular Bank from Warburg Pincus
ING acquires 40% of Singular Bank, while Actinver and ProA also join the capital. The management team increases its stake to 15%.
Companies
Bank fraud cost Spanish banks 500 million in one year
The Bank of Spain estimates losses from bank fraud at 500 million in a year. Kaspersky reveals the average loss is 577 euros and 68.8% of victims do not report.
Markets
The Ibex 35 Approaches 20,000 Points: A Historic Milestone with Nuances
The Ibex 35 nears 20,000 points, a historic milestone driven by banking and corporate profits, though with low household participation and high sector concentration.
Companies
The Ibex 35 breaches the 20,000-point barrier in a key week
The Ibex 35 closes at 19,852 points, just shy of 20,000, after a 2.2% weekly rise. Banking drives the rally, but earnings and external factors will shape the week.
Companies
Banxico can buy Bondes F to inject liquidity into the banking system
Banxico published Circular 8/2026 allowing it to buy Bondes F and CETES to inject liquidity, with a limit of 100 billion pesos. Not Quantitative Easing.
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Joint account holder passes away: the Bank of Spain clarifies who can use the money
The Bank of Spain clarifies that the surviving holder of a joint account cannot access the money without consent from all heirs.
Companies
Banco de la República raises rates to 12% amid internal divisions
Banco de la República raises rates to 12% with internal division: four votes in favour, two for reduction and one to maintain.