Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · SportsPortugal’s sportsbooks took €504.6 M in bets during Q3 2025, up 4.4% YoY, even as house margins narrowed. See why a proposed 2026 tax on winnings above €500 could reshape betting habits.
Politics · EconomyPolice raid on Setúbal City Hall over €200K in mayoral travel and credit-card claims puts municipal projects, services and residents’ wallets under scrutiny.
Culture · EconomyDiscover how Caldas da Rainha's council seeks new operators, EU/PRR funding and a lean two-screen cinema setup to revive the city’s only movie house by summer 2024.
Tech · EconomySanta Maria in the Azores will host South Korean rocket launches from 2026, alongside a €15M Space Technology Centre, creating over 150 aerospace jobs locally.
EconomyQ3 saw Portuguese home prices jump 17.7%, the EU’s second-highest, as foreign demand and limited supply squeeze first-time buyers. Learn 2026 outlook.
Economy · National NewsPortugal forecasts 2% economic growth and a 0.3% budget surplus for 2025, which could lower borrowing costs and allow targeted tax cuts for families and expats.
EconomyPSI20 closes at 8,514—its highest since 2010—after Mota-Engil’s 3% rally; energy and consumer shares also climbed as investors await fresh ECB rate guidance.
Economy · National NewsPortugal GDP is set to grow 2%–2.3% in 2026—take a closer look at how higher wages, steadier jobs and lower mortgage rates could benefit residents nationwide.
Economy · National NewsMember-owned Montepio Bank in Portugal ousts CEO Leitão, vets a successor. Discover how the leadership shift may affect your dividends, fees and daily banking.