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Page 1: Spain Economic Outlook 1Q18 - BBVA Research...growth in advanced economies and gains momentum in emerging economies 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 ... Reduction in the economies’ output gap,

Spain Outlook 1Q18

Spain Economic Outlook

1Q18January 2018

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Key messages

The stronger global growth consolidates. Widespread

upward revision in 2018 across areas, but trending

towards stabilization in 2019

In Spain, activity and employment continue to grow,

despite economic policy uncertainty. However, a slowdown

is expected in 1Q18

GDP growth forecasts for Spain in 2017 and 2018 are

maintained at 3.1% and 2.5% respectively. In addition, the

recovery is expected to continue in 2019 (2.3%) and the

improvement in the economy to begin to translate into

wage growth

Among domestic risks, the political environment, fiscal

adjustment, structural unemployment and the slowdown of

reforms remain put

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Spain Outlook 1Q18

GLOBAL ECONOMIC

OUTLOOK

1Q18

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31

Global growth is strengthened

4

01 Better forecasts for the US,

China and the Eurozone

There is less uncertainty in the

short term

02 More positive perspectives for

emerging countries

Increased global demand and

higher price of raw materials

03 More caution in financial

markets

Expectations of less liquidity can

reduce flows to emerging markets

04 Core inflation contained

Although the factors of downward

pressure are disappearing

05 Central banks continue to make

progress towards normalization

The reasons for withdrawing stimuli

materialize

06 Global risks

Lower in the short term; no changes

in the medium and long term

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Upward revision of growth

Improvement in the labor market

Approval of the tax reform

Continuous changes in the Fed

Moderate deceleration

Some reforms already underway

Positive conclusions at the XIX Congress

of the CPC

Higher potential growth

Stronger growth than expected

More robust domestic demand

Less political uncertainty

Plans of greater integration

Reasons for optimism in large areas, although with caution

USA CHINA EUROZONE

5

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Robust and sustained global growth

6

World GDP growth(Forecasts based on BBVA-GAIN, % QoQ)

Global growth, bolstered by the recovery of

the industrial sector, remains stable

Confidence indicators continue to improve,

and anticipate that the positive outlook will

continue

Private consumption continues to sustain

growth in advanced economies and gains

momentum in emerging economies

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

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2

Jun-1

3

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5

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Jun-1

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CI 20% CI 40% CI 60% Point Estimates Period average

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The outlook for emerging economies improves

7

Higher oil prices reflect greater global

demand, which would account for 60% of

the increase

However, it is also due to supply factors,

linked to geopolitical risks and the

correction of inventories

Positive and significant impact on

commodity producing emerging economies

However, we still expect prices to converge

to $60 per barrel in the medium term, due

to increased competition and structural

changes in the energy sector

Price of oil(Dollars per barrel, %)

Source: BBVA Research

4Q17 2018 2019

18%

21.8%

-2.8%

61.5

65.9

64.1

Change relative to previous period Dollars per barrel

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-2

-1.5

-1

-0.5

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

De

c-1

3

Ju

n-1

4

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Ju

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De

c-1

6

Ju

n-1

7

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c-1

7

88

Caution in financial markets, with moderation of flows to emerging markets

Source: BBVA Research, EPFR

Risk appetite indicator(Factor 1 (global), EPFR flow analysis )

Investor appetite for emerging (EM) vs developed (DM)(Inflows in EM vs. DM in % of assets under management)

Greater appetite for risk

Less appetite bfor risk

-1.3

-1.0

-0.8

-0.5

-0.3

0.0

0.3

0.5

0.8

1.0

1.3

ma

r.-1

3

sep.-

13

ma

r.-1

4

sep.-

14

ma

r.-1

5

sep.-

15

ma

r.-1

6

sep.-

16

ma

r.-1

7

sep.-

17

China

Trump

Taper tamtrun

Brexit

Preference

for EM

Preference

for DM

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Core inflation contained

9Source: BBVA Research and OECD

Reduction in the economies’ output gap, but

with room to grow without strong

inflationary pressures

Less price reaction to the increase in

activity, for several reasons:

Globalisation

Increased flexibility in the labour market:

Low inflationary expectations

Reduced productivity growth

The increase in the price of oil will push up

inflation in the short term, facilitating central

bank moves towards normalisation in

developed economies

OECD: Production gap and inflation (% of potential GDP, % YoY)

-6

-4

-2

0

2

4

6

20

00

20

01

20

02

20

03

20

04

20

05

20

06

20

07

20

08

20

09

20

10

20

11

20

12

20

13

20

14

20

15

20

16

20

17

20

18

Output gap Inflation

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Fed

ECBBoJ

Withdrawal of non-conventional monetary policy measuresH

ard

en

ing

Re

laxa

tio

n

Pre-crisis Crisis Normalisation

Interest rate increase

Maturing bond

proceeds reinvested

Interest rate

increase

Partial reinvestment

Reduction

of bond

purchases

10

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FED ECB

Hawkish rate cycle and balance

sheet reduction under way

Estimated rise of 0.75% in 2018 to

2.25% and reduction of the balance

sheet by US$420 billion

QE reduction, but extended to

September 2018

No interest rate increases before

2019

• Macro: possible surprises in

inflation and in economies’ reaction

to higher interest rates

Elements of uncertainty:

• Politics: changes in governing

councils (Fed, ECB)

• Markets: long-term rates and

steepness of the curve

The Fed accelerates normalisation while the ECB keeps it gradual

Focus: avoid sudden jump

in long-term rates Focus: gain room for manoeuvre

11

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USA

2018

2.62019

2.5

SOUTH AMERICA

2019

2.6

EUROZONE

CHINA2018

2.2

2019

6

WORLD

2019

3.82018

3.8

Down

Up

Unchanged

2019

1.8

2018

1.6

2018

6.3

TURKEY

MEXICO 2018

4.52019

4.32019

2.22018

2

Widespread upward GDP growth forecasts (2018-19)

Source: BBVA Research 12

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2.9

1.5

2.2

2.6

2.5

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Current Previous

Positive impact of the oil price increase,

global demand and the weakness of the

dollar on investment and exports

Positive but limited effect of the tax reform

(around 0.2% in 2018), mainly due to

changes in corporate taxation. Doubts

about the long-term effect

Monetary policy will remain

accommodative, despite normalisation

13Source: BBVA Research based on BEA (Bureau of Economic

Analysis) figures

USA: GDP growth (YoY, %)

USA: Stronger economic growth in the short term

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6.9 6.7 6.76.3

6.0

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Current Previous

14Source: BBVA Research based on CEIC data

China: GDP growth (YoY, %)

China: More moderate slowdown in growth

Due to ongoing structural reforms and less

support from economic policy

Nevertheless, the good economic

performance reduces the risk of a sudden

adjustment in the short term

Eliminating the growth objective limits

imbalances

The measures aimed at opening up the

economy, together with more qualitative

objectives, will drive structural reforms and

potential GDP

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2.01.8

2.4

2.2

1.8

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Current Previous

15Source: BBVA Research based on Eurostat figures

Eurozone: GDP growth (YoY, %)

Eurozone: Stronger and more balanced growth

The increase in disposable income

continues to support solid private

consumption

Greater support from global demand,with

limited impact from the euro’s appreciation

Easing uncertainty and increased earnings

will underpin the recovery in investment

Monetary policy will contribute to

favourable financial conditions and a

relatively stable euro

The cyclical improvement will allow the

deficit to be reduced by means of a

somewhat expansive fiscal policy

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Global risks: Fewer in the short term

16

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ilit

y i

n t

he

sh

ort

te

rm+

- Severity +

USA

EUROZ

ONE

• Containment of risks associated with high leverage in the short term

• Potential negative effect of increased protectionism

• Political tensions still high, but more contained

• Negotiation of trading relations (NAFTA)

• Signs of over-valuation of certain assets

• Reduced risk of rapid normalisation by the Fed, but uncertainty

persists

• Reduced political uncertainty, but significant question marks remain

in several countries:

• Brexit: fewer doubts about future trading relations

• Germany: functioning of the “grand coalition”

• Italy (elections in March 2018): risk of a government opposed to

the European project

• Management of the normalisation of monetary policy

CHINA

Source: BBVA Research

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Spain Economic

Outlook 1Q18

January 2018

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2017

2018

2019

3.1%

2.5%

2.3%

18

Growth will moderate in 2018 and in 2019

Source: BBVA Research

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-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

2Q

17

3Q

17

4Q

17 (

e)

2Q

17

3Q

17

4Q

17 (

e)

2Q

17

3Q

17

4Q

17 (

e)

2Q

17

3Q

17

4Q

17 (

e)

2Q

17

3Q

17

4Q

17 (

e)

2Q

17

3Q

17

4Q

17 (

e)

PrivateConsumption

PublicConsumption

Investment inM&E

ResidentialInvestment

Exports ofgoods

Exports ofservices

19

Spain 4Q17 forecasts(% QoQ)

Consumption (both private and public)

increased at a sustained pace, while other

aggregates recovered

After a disappointing 2Q, investment in

machinery rebounded strongly

Residential investment gained traction at

the end of the year

Exports of goods recover, but those of

services remain weak, due to both

structural factors and those related to the

political environment in Catalonia

(e): estimate

Source: BBVA Research based on INE

The closing of 2017 was positive

+0.6% +0.6%+1.4%

+1.4% +1.5%

+0.3%

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Spain: observed growth in GDP and MICA-BBVA model forecasts(%, QoQ)

Despite the economic policy uncertainty,

the Spanish economy could have grown

0.8% QoQ in 4Q17

However, BBVA Research estimates

indicate that GDP growth could moderate

in 1Q18 (0.6% - 0.7% QoQ)

(e): estimate

Source: BBVA Research based on INE

The activity could lose momentum in 1Q18

-0.5

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

-0.5

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

Sep

-13

Dec-1

3

Ma

r-1

4

Jun-1

4

Sep

-14

Dec-1

4

Ma

r-1

5

Jun-1

5

Sep

-15

Dec-1

5

Ma

r-1

6

Jun-1

6

Sep

-16

Dec-1

6

Ma

r-1

7

Jun-1

7

Sep

-17

Dic

-17

(e)

Ma

r-1

8 (

e)

CI 60% CI 40% CI 20% GDP (% QoQ)

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The economic policy uncertainty remains

high, after reaching historical records in

October

The impact on the real economy could be

noticed in the coming months

If it does not dissipate, or even worse, if it

increases again, it could have additional

effects on expenditure decisions of

households and companies

Economic policy uncertainty (EPU)(Standard deviations, monthly average)

-1

0

1

2

3

4

5

Dec-1

5

Ja

n-1

6

Feb

-16

Mar-

16

Apr-

16

May-1

6

Ju

n-1

6

Ju

l-16

Aug

-16

Sep

-16

Oct-

16

Nov-1

6

Dec-1

6

Ja

n-1

7

Feb

-17

Mar-

17

Apr-

17

May-1

7

Ju

n-1

7

Ju

l-17

Aug

-17

Sep

-17

Oct-

17

Nov-1

7

Dec-1

7Spain Catalonia

General

elections

General

elections

and brexit

Catalan

elections

1-O

Activity loses momentum in 1Q18

Source: BBVA Research based on GDELT 21

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Financial data

The impact on aggregate

growth of the real

economy could be noticed

from 1S18

Activity in Catalonia

There is an impact

observed in expenditure

indicators and tourism

Activity in Spain

Indicators of

employment, production

and confidence have

maintained a relatively

positive stance

Summary

The aggregate impact

may be limited in the short

term, but at a higher pace

in Catalonia

22

Uncertainty has had a negative impact, although limited

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23Source: BBVA Research based on Bloomberg

Financial indicators (índex Sep-17=100, monthly averages)

Uncertainty has had a negative impact, although limited: Financial

variables

80

84

88

92

96

100

104

98

99

100

101

102

103

104

Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-17(1 to 15)

Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Sep-17 Jan-17(1 to 15)

Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-00 Jan-00 Jan-17(1 to 15)

Stock Prices Banks Risk Premiums

Eurostoxx50 (LHS) Ibex35 (LHS) European Banks (LHS) Spanish Banks (LHS) Italy (RHS) Spain (RHS)

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-3

-2

-1

0

1

2

3

-3

-2

-1

0

1

2

3

Social SecurityAffiliation

RegisteredUnemployment

Passenger carregistrations

Retail trade index Total tourists Non residenttourists

Total overnightstays

Non resident totalovernight stays

Labor Market Private consumption Tourism

Forecast with data up to September Observed

Catalonia: Observed data and forecasts in a scenario in the absence of economic policy uncertainty (% QoQ SWDA)

Source: BBVA Research based on MEySS, INE & ANFAC

Economic policy uncertainty remains high, and has affected some

variables: Activity in Catalonia

24

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(*) Expenditure in BBVA points of sale (POS) plus expenditure in POS made by BBVA clients

Source: BBVA Research y BBVA Data & Analytics

Perspectives on the evolution of activity in the current quarter(Net balance of answers, preliminary data)

Uncertainty has had a negative impact, although limited:

BBVA DATA

Expenditure in BBVA POS*(Average weekly percentage difference with respect to 2015)

-8

-6

-4

-2

0

2

4

6

Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17

Catalonia Spain

Worse than expected

Better than expected

-80%

-60%

-40%

-20%

0%

20%

40%

60%

Jun-1

0

Nov-1

0

Apr-

11

Sep

-11

Feb

-12

Jul-12

Dec-1

2

May-

13

Oct

-13

Mar-

14

Aug

-14

Jan-1

5

Jun-1

5

Nov-1

5

Apr-

16

Sep

-16

Feb

-17

Jul-17

Dec-1

7

Catalonia Rest of Spain

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2018-2019: The external environment will support growth

Source: BBVA Research 26

Oil prices

• Still low (compared to 2014),

despite the upward revision

Exchange rate

• The recent appreciation will have

a limited impact for Spain

Global growth

• Upward revision in Europe

• A more synchronized global recovery is positive

for Spain given the diversification of exports

Monetary policy support

• Gradual withdrawing from the ECB

• Low long-term interest

Relatively low risk premium

• In addition, the structural model

suggests that there is scope for a

downward revision (positive for growth)

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Spain: Change in ciclically adjusted primary balance* (pp of GDP)

The cyclical recovery will help reduce the deficit, although a small deviation from the

objective is possible

2018-2019: The fiscal policy will be practically neutral

(*) Excluding aid from the financial sector Source: BBVA Research from MINHAP. (e): estimate (f): forecast

27

5,3

1,9

0,2

-1,2-0,7

-0,2

0,1 0,1

20

12

20

13

20

14

20

15

20

16

20

17 (

e)

20

18 (

f)

20

19 (

f)

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-1.2

-1.0

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0.0

Spain Catalonia Spain Catalonia

2018 2019Impact

Economic policy uncertainty in Catalonia

reached an all-time high in October, in excess

of the levels seen in January and June of 2016

GDP response to economic policy uncertainty shocks(% YoY, deviation from the base scenario)

The increase in uncertainty and the deterioration observed in external perception (tourism, financial

variables) will affect the expenditure of households and companies, limiting growth over the next two years

2018-2019: Economic policy uncertainty will have an impact on

activity

Source: BBVA Research

28

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2017 2018

INFLATION

1.6%1.7%

GROWTH IN

EMPLOYMENT (LFS)

2.5%2.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT

RATE

15.3%14.0%

2018

2019

29Annual averages

Source: BBVA Research

2018-2019: Inflation and labor market forecasts

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To the extent that the rest of the distribution

of wages is not affected by the increase in

the minimum wage, its increase should not

significantly affect the creation of

employment

However, there are certain groups for which

the increase in the cost of hiring could

reduce its probability of finding a job

Source: BBVA Research based on INE

See: Archondo I. , J. R. García y C. Ulloa (2017): “Repercusiones del aumento del salario mínimo en España”

Available at: https://www.bbvaresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Observatorio_SMI_feb17.pdf

Features receptors

(minimum wage)

Women

Temporary

contract

Patial time

Primary

education

In the service

sector

Not covered by any

collective bargaining

agreement

Foreign

Young

Working in

small

companies

Internal risks: Increase of the minimum wage

30

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-2.0

-1.5

-1.0

-0.5

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

2014-2016 average 2018 (f) 2019 (f)

Structural Cyclical Total (cyclical + structural)

It is possible that the continuation of the recovery will begin to have a greater impact on the formation of wages. This

growth is welcome if it is a consequence of productivity improvements

Source: BBVA Research

Internal risks: High structural unemployment

Spain: Decomposition of nominal compensation per employee(%, YoY)

31

(f): forecast

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(e): estimate (f): forecast

Source: BBVA Research based on INE

If a significant part of the unemployment rate reflects capacity constraints, the recovery could lead to a further

increase in inequality between those who have a job and those who do not.

Spain: Unemployment rate(%)

32

Internal riks: Structural unemployment rate remains high

19.6

17.1

15.3

14

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

2016 2017(e) 2018(f) 2019 (f)

Structural (CI 20%) Structural (CI 40%) Structural (CI 60%) Total (Observed data and BBVA Research forecasts)

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Source: BBVA Research based on INE

The autonomous elections of 2019 and the possible relaxation of the spending rule increase the uncertainty

Doubts persist about the approval or extension of the General State Budgets (PGE)

Recent developments also introduce uncertainty about the tax revenues projected by the Government

Local risks: Fiscal deficit

Public administration.: fulfillment of the LEP spending rule

G.G. A.C. L.C.

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017*

(*) In 2017, according to the budget excecution for the general government and the autonomous communities up to october and up to 3Q17 for local corporations

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Greater degree of Non-compliance

Accomplished

33

0 7 14 5 9

Number of Autonomous Communities

that did not complyLower degree of Non-compliance

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ESPAÑA

Characteristics of workers in occupations with increased risk of automation *

Low educational level

Women

In the sector:

• Primary

• Manufacturer

• Commerce

• Hostelry

• Finance

• Real Estate

Young

Do not perform a non-

regulated education

In small companies

Do not telework

comming from

unemployment

Looking for a new job

No liability positions

Private sector

With temporary contract

Challenges: Taking advantage of the opportunities of the 4th Industrial

RevolutionThe technological transformation is an

opportunity and also a challenge

The aggregate impact is positive, but

36% of employment in Spain faces the

risk of automation

It is crucial to lead the change, with

policies that soften the transition, cushion

costs and enhance benefits

Source: BBVA Research based on Frey, Osborne (2017) & INE

(*) An analysis on the individuals affected by the digital revolution will be approached in an Outlook available shortly34

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Spain Economic

Outlook 1Q18

January 2018

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Key messages

The stronger global growth consolidates. Widespread

upward revision in 2018 across areas, but trending

towards stabilization in 2019

In Spain, activity and employment continue to grow,

despite economic policy uncertainty. However, a slowdown

is expected in 1Q18

GDP growth forecasts for Spain in 2017 and 2018 are

maintained at 3.1% and 2.5% respectively. In addition, the

recovery is expected to continue in 2019 (2.3%) and the

improvement in the economy to begin to translate into

wage growth

Among domestic risks, the political environment, fiscal

adjustment, structural unemployment and the slowdown of

reforms remain put

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APPENDICES

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Brent forecast(Dollars per barrel)

Spain: Impact of oil price on GDP according to type of shock(pp YoY)

External fundamentals: higher oil price

Source: BBVA Research 38

0

20

40

60

80

100

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-0,6

-0,5

-0,4

-0,3

-0,2

-0,1

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0,1

0,2

0,3

2018 2019

Global demand Oil supply Total

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Spain: Effect on GDP of the EMU demand shock(pp YoY)

External fundamentals: stronger growth in the EMU

Source: BBVA Research 39

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

2018

Exports Domestic demand GDP

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The trade channel is the most relevant to

determine the impact in other regions of

Spain

It is expected that the other channels

(home acquisition, tourism ...) have a

secondary role

40

-0,7-0,4 a -0,6-0,2 a -0,4<0,2

GDP response to the current increase in economic policy uncertainty(% YoY, deviation from the baseline scenario)

Source: BBVA Research

2018-2019: Economic policy uncertainty will have a real cost

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4.3

1.4

0.2

3.1

0.80.0

2.3

0.6 0.0

1.7

Deficit 2016 Cyclicalvariation

Cyclicallyadjusted

Deficit 2017 Cyclicalvariation

Cyclicallyadjusted

Deficit 2018 Cyclicalvariation

Cyclicallyadjusted

Deficit 2019

2017 (e ) 2018 (f) 2019 (f)

41Source: BBVA Research based on MINHAP. (e): estimate (f): forecast

2018-2019: Fiscal policy will be practically neutral

Spain: Fiscal adjustment(% of GDP)

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Changes in our forecasts

The fundamentals continue to support a relatively strong recovery

42

(*) Contribution to GDP growth

Source: BBVA Research based on INE & BdE

% YoY 2016 2017 (f) 2018 (f) 2019 (f)

Final consumpion expenditure 2,5 2,2 2,1 1,9

F.C.E. Households 2,9 2,5 2,2 1,9

General government 0,8 1,2 1,8 1,9

Gross fixed capital formation 3,3 5,0 3,7 4,3

Equipment and machinery 5,0 6,2 3,5 4,3

Construction 2,4 4,3 3,4 4,1

Housing 4,4 7,6 5,3 5,7

Other constructions 0,9 1,5 1,6 2,7

Domestic demand (*) 2,5 2,6 2,4 2,3

Exports 4,8 5,1 4,4 5,2

Exports of gooods 3,1 5,0 5,0 5,4

Exports of services 8,8 5,3 3,3 4,7

Non-turistic services 8,2 3,0 3,7 6,1

Final consumption of non-residents in the economic territory 9,7 8,7 2,8 2,9

Imports 2,7 3,9 4,4 5,8

External demand (*) 0,7 0,5 0,2 0,0

GDP mp 3,3 3,1 2,5 2,3

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