Marco Bianchi 
Ferrovial has been selected as the only Spanish company in Morningstar’s investment recommendations for Q3, according to their latest strategic report.
Repsol, the Spanish petroleum company, is distributing a dividend of 0.55 euros per share on July 8, 2026. The stock has appreciated 41.1% in 2026 and offers a dividend yield of approximately 5%, complemented by an active share repurchase program.
Russia’s Central Bank announced plans to rollout its digital ruble on September 1. EU authorities have already preemptively sanctioned Russia’s digital ruble in 2025 as part of measures responding to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Standard Chartered and Circle announced a partnership to enable bank-led minting and redemption of USDC (USD Coin) stablecoins for institutional clients. The service launches in Dubai’s DIFC financial hub with plans for global expansion.
Spanish asset managers have experienced a notable decline in fund inflows, capturing €10.528 billion in new money year-to-date, compared to €17.3 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a decrease of approximately €7 billion
GVC Gaesco publishes equity research identifying six stocks with 25-96% upside potential, primarily Spanish-listed companies. The firm cites geopolitical easing (Iran truce) as supportive for equity markets and repositions its European portfolio away from Renault and Bureau Veritas toward Technip Energies and Legrad.
Venga, a cryptocurrency exchange platform based in Barcelona, has obtained its MiCA license to operate with cryptoassets in the European Union. The company became the last Spanish firm to secure this license before the transitional period ended.
Spiko has integrated Coinbase Payments into two EU regulated UCITS Treasury funds, allowing investors to subscribe and redeem using USDC and EURC stablecoins via the Base blockchain network.
Bankinter’s analysis department issued bullish equity market forecasts for the period through December 2027, projecting the Ibex 35 will reach 22,328 points with 15% upside potential, while US equity indices are expected to gain 30% and European indices 10-12%. The bank recommends positions in technology, semiconductors, infrastructure, utilities, defense, and banking sectors.
Alantra’s president Eguidazu acquired 2.5 million euros in company shares, becoming the primary shareholder ahead of major Spanish investor Ricardo Portabella. The purchase is interpreted as a confidence signal to the market following the company’s strategic plan announcement.