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Why Spain Is Outperforming the Rest of the Eurozone
Spain's economy is surging ahead of its eurozone peers. The iShares Spain ETF (EWP) rose 1.7% in the past five days, while Germany and France barely budged. Real GDP growth across the eurozone hit an annualized 2.1% in Q1 2026, up from 0.5%—and Spain is a key driver. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine why Spain is booming: a record tourism season, efficient use of EU recovery funds, and a services sector that's shrugged off trade headwinds. They also discuss whether this outperformance is sustainable or a temporary bounce, and what it means for ECB policy. With the…
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