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Could Spain's trade woes with the United States weigh down the performance of the IBEX?

Spain’s stance regarding the war with Iran has drawn an angry reaction from the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening to cut trade ties and even impose an embargo. Could this climate affect IBEX 35 stock prices? According to Alberto Matellán, general manager of La Financière Responsable, it is still premature for such a scenario to materialize.

Middle East tensions: attack on Iran gives rise to numerous scenarios

The coordinated attack by the United States and Israel on targets in Iran has ushered in a phase of strategic uncertainty with regional and global ramifications.

There is room for the optimism in the stock market

The stock market is trading near record highs after years of strong growth, but there's still room to remain optimistic about the future performance of indices like the Ibex, according to Javier de Berenguer, investment fund selector and financial markets analyst at Mapfre Inversión.

US trade policy enters a new, less explosive but more uncertain phase

The suspension of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under emergency powers marks a turning point in U.S. trade policy.

Mapfre AM Eurocash, or how to generate returns with money market funds

In the current context, it’s only natural that more conservative investors seek “refuge” in more stable investment vehicles. Among these are money market funds, which have emerged as a clear alternative to deposits, Treasury bills, and checking accounts.

AI revolutionizes markets once again, focusing on “losing” sectors

Artificial intelligence, and more specifically, the market valuation of companies in the sector, have been back in the headlines in recent days, although this time they have caused a shift in the debate.

Economic Tailwinds Favor Diversified Portfolios

Favorable economic conditions suggest investing in diversified portfolios, with particular attention to emerging markets and Japan, where valuations remain more attractive and offer greater upside potential. This is the view of Javier de Berenguer, fund selector and market analyst at Mapfre Inversión.

These are the four Mapfre AM funds that outperformed their benchmark in 2025

Some investment funds not only kept pace with the market but also exceeded the returns of their benchmark indices.

What are the costs of keeping your money idle?

Nowadays, there probably aren’t many people who still stash their cash under the sheets (or maybe there are), but the bad habit of leaving money idle still persists.