The Bank of Portugal delivered a sobering update on Wednesday, revising its 2026 GDP growth projection from 2.3 percent to 1.8 percent and warning that the balance of risks tilts firmly to the downside. The central bank's quarterly Economic Bulletin...
Two weeks into his presidency, Antonio Jose Seguro has made his first significant organisational move: 18 appointments to the Casa Civil, the operational nerve centre of the Presidency of the Republic. The choices, published this week and effective...
Portugal's senior squad gathered in Lisbon this week before flying to North America for the final pre-World Cup international window. On Saturday, they face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Three days later, on March 31, they play the United States in...
For the first time in three weeks, Brent crude dipped below $100 per barrel on Tuesday, falling roughly six percent after reports emerged of a 15-point diplomatic proposal that could de-escalate the conflict with Iran. West Texas Intermediate...
PSI Index Holds Steady Amid Global Volatility Portugal's PSI index closed Tuesday around 8,861 points, trading in a narrow range between 8,782 and 8,889. The index is up roughly 2,050 points on the year but remains well below its 2026 high of 9,329....
Labour Reform Talks Enter Final Stretch A critical meeting between the government, employer confederations, and the UGT trade union is scheduled for April 6 to take stock of eight months of labour reform negotiations. The UGT's National Secretariat...
While much of Europe grapples with electricity prices above 150 euros per megawatt-hour and diesel costs that have triggered emergency government interventions, Portugal finds itself in a notably different position. Wholesale power prices on the...
