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Spain Inflation Surprises to 5%, Bolsters Case for ECB Rate Hike
La RepúblicaLO·ES·about 11 hours ago
The Spanish government faces reduced fiscal capacity compared to April to expand its 'social shield' measures in response to rising prices. The article highlights constrained budgetary room, implying limited scope for new relief packages. This matters as it signals potential policy constraints amid inflationary pressures.