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How Spain and Portugal’s economies could be hit by the blackout

News RoomBy News RoomApril 28, 2025
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### The Spanish Power outage

Many workers in Spain and Portugal were forced to leave their posts after a major power cut shut off phone lines, internet, and card payments. A groundbreaking rare atmospheric phenomenon in Spain caused the outage, which was attributed to extreme temperature changes in the region. The Portuguese electricity operator Ren favored the term “rare atmospheric phenomenon” when describing the event, though it was also noted by other experts as a cyber-attack.

Ren also stated that the worst-case scenario would take up to a week to recover from, highlighting the temporary shutdown of the Spanish economy and its impact on local businesses. Despite the shorter-term hit, overall economic disruption was unlikely to be excessive, with the EU council canceling rumors about a cyber-attack.

### Demand and Recovery

Spain’s economy grew 3.2% YoY, significantly higher than the eurozone’s 0.9% growth. Portuguese demand also contributed to growth at 1.9% YoY. The damage caused by the power cut weakened both demand and recovery, but considerations remained focused on the economic impact of this uniquely challenging event.

### Sectors Affected

The travel sectors in Spain, including train halts and significant disruption at airports, were particularly affected. Supply chain issues, including fuel and trucks, also,maxed out local production. However, the supply chain was primarily due to outdated results, as the power cut did not disrupt power grids.

### European Market Reaction

As the market focuses on the short-term event, the major indices in France, Germany, and Italy held positive, seeing gains. The reaction in Italy, though, showed skepticism, with investors heavily focusing on the broader implications of this unique event.

### Conclusion

The power supply issue, while causingxeu impacts, also brought deeper examinations of global business and industry structures. The event’s impact and effects are significant, with real-world consequences that will reshape relationships and expectations in the shortest time.

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