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Portugal's Banking Leaders Gather at Forum Banca as Global Markets Shudder

Portugal's Banking Leaders Gather at Forum Banca as Global Markets Shudder

The timing could hardly be more pointed. On Tuesday, the chief executives of Portugal's largest banks will gather at the Hotel Ritz in Lisbon for Forum Banca 2026, an annual summit organised by the Jornal Economico. They will sit down to discuss the...

Portuguese Economy Faces Q1 Headwinds as Storms and Middle East Conflict Cloud Near-Term Outlook

Portuguese Economy Faces Q1 Headwinds as Storms and Middle East Conflict Cloud Near-Term Outlook

After ending 2025 on a high — GDP growth hit 0.9% in the final quarter, a strong result by any European standard — Portugal's economy is entering a more turbulent first quarter, according to the latest CIP/ISEG economic barometer published this...

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Friday, 6 March 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Friday, 6 March 2026

Portugal's markets, property, business and technology landscape — your weekly digest. Macro Outlook GDP Growth: 2.2% Forecast for 2026 Banco de Portugal's projection of 2.2% GDP growth this year keeps Portugal comfortably above the euro area...

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Thursday, 5 March 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Thursday, 5 March 2026

Markets PSI-20 at multi-year high. The Portuguese stock index has reached 9,173 points, the highest level since June 2008, with gains of 6.94% over the past four weeks and 34.51% over the past twelve months. Broad European optimism and strong...

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Portugal's markets, property, business and tech scene — your Tuesday morning rundown. PSI-20 at Highest Level Since 2008 Portugal's main equity index closed at 9,173 points, a level not seen since June 2008. The index has gained 6.94% over the past...