Economy · EnvironmentEDP Renewables Rally Lifts Lisbon’s PSI as U.S. Guidance Eases Fears
EDP Renewables' 6% pop lifted Lisbon's PSI. U.S. tax-credit clarity could sway your Portugal portfolio—find out in our recap.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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EconomyPortugal Bond Yields Creep Higher, Squeezing Expats' Mortgage Budgets
Portugal bond yields inch up, nudging mortgage rates and lifting returns on Treasury certificates. Find out how expat buyers can act.
Economy · PoliticsQuiet Tax Tweak Leaves Portugal Salaries Fatter This Summer
Portugal cuts IRS withholding, lifting August–September net wages for foreign workers and retirees. Verify your payslip now to claim the extra cash.
Environment · EconomyProlonged Beira Interior Wildfire Upends Vineyards and Remote Work Havens
Trancoso wildfire scorches 13,000 ha of chestnut groves, vineyards; expect road closures, strict water use and safety alerts for locals and expats.
EconomySliding Portuguese Bond Yields Hint at Cheaper Mortgages, Softer Taxes
Portugal bond yields keep sliding, signaling lower Euribor mortgages and gentler taxes. Discover potential savings on a €300k loan for expats.
EconomySummer Rally Pushes Lisbon Shares Toward Key 8,000 Barrier
Lisbon stock market edges toward 8,000 amid thin August volume. Discover impacts on banks, energy, tourism shares and what it means for expats.
Environment · EconomyBulldozers Level Rare Alentejo Wildflowers, Putting Expats on Alert
Rare Alentejo plants bulldozed for new olive groves. Learn how irrigation expansion affects property, tourism and what residents can do. Act now.
Culture · EconomyPortugal’s Salt Secrets: From Roman Wages to Gourmet Flakes
Discover how Portugal salt spans Roman history to 2025 gourmet trade, tourism and health advice—essential reading before your next market shop.
EconomyPay Raises Lift Portuguese Mood, Yet Frugal Habits Persist
Survey finds Portuguese consumer confidence up on higher wages, yet price worries persist. Discover what that means for expat rents and daily costs.