AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Costs: Spain’s government warns that rapid data-centre growth could sharply raise electricity bills. One analysis says power-generation costs could triple by 2030 without tighter controls, adding pressure on businesses and emissions. Airport Revenues: Aena’s retail revenue rose 5.8% to €784 million in the first nine months, outpacing passenger growth of 4.1%; food and drink sales grew faster than duty-free in the third quarter. Battery Investment: Endesa and Masdar have begun work on €25.2 million of solar-linked battery projects in Spain, adding storage capacity as the country expands renewables. Economic Outlook: Spain’s fiscal watchdog raised its growth forecast but warned the deficit outlook has worsened and the country may miss its EU-agreed fiscal plan. Unemployment also rose more than expected. Transport: The transport minister resigned after deadly rail crashes, while disruption to Madrid–Andalusia services and renewed scrutiny of rail safety threaten confidence in the network. Markets: Spain’s Ibex fell 1.1% as a global technology sell-off spread through European stocks.
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