Bank of Spain says domestic demand surge likely to slow in third quarter

(Reuters) - Growth in private consumption and new job creation, fundamental factors in the turnaround in Spain's crisis-torn economy, are showing signs of slowing in the third quarter, the country's central bank said on Wednesday.

Rajoy Wavering Brings Italian Risks to Spain: Euro

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is running out of time to make good on his pledge to complete an overhaul of Spain’s economy.

Spain, France reverse roles as economic fortunes diverge

MADRID/PARIS, Nov 27 (Reuters) - One year ago, when Spain's Mariano Rajoy travelled to Paris to meet France's Francois Hollande for their annual bilateral summit, only one question was on the agenda: if and when Spain would seek a European bailout for its crippled public finances.

Spanish Banks Beat Expectations

MADRID—A new audit shows Spain would need less capital for its banks than initially estimated, clearing the way for the cleanup of the ailing sector at a time of uncertainty about the country's finances.

Spanish Unions Demand Vote on Cuts as 65,000 March in Madrid

Spanish union leaders demanded Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy test support for his budget cuts in a referendum as 65,000 protesters took to the streets of Madrid.

Spain in talks with euro zone over sovereign aid : Sources

Spain is negotiating with euro zone partners over conditions for aid to bring down its borrowing costs, though the country has not made a final decision to request a bailout, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

How long can Spain resist the financial crisis?

Imagine the interest rate on your mortgage going up and up until you can barely meet the monthly installments. How long do you hold on, scrimping and saving, before you throw in the towel?

Treasury 5-Year Yields Fall to Record on Europe Crisis

Five-year Treasury note yields fell to a record low as data showed the U.S. economic growth slowing and investor concern Europe’s debt crisis is worsening led to increased demand for the safest assets.

Spanish bank bailout moves forward

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Eurozone finance ministers on Friday approved the terms of a bailout for Spanish banks and agreed to set aside €30 billion in emergency funds.

Spain Gets Further Concessions on Its Bailout

MADRID — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Spain squeezed additional concessions from its euro currency bloc partners, both in terms of guaranteeing rescue aid for its banks and loosening Madrid’s budget deficit targets.

EU's Spain bank rescue may bring only brief respite

PARIS: Euro zone finance ministers rushed Spain into an EU-funded rescue for its debt-stricken banks to pre-empt the threat of a bank run if Greece's debt crisis flares again but any respite for Madrid and the euro may be short-lived.

US shares trade higher after a five-session losing run

US shares were higher in early trading on Wednesday following a losing run of five sessions.

Spain Record Home Price Drop Seen With Bank Pressure

Spanish home prices are poised to fall the most on record this year, leaving one in four homeowners owing more than their properties are worth, as the government forces banks to sell real-estate holdings.