Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese corporate profitability reaches 9.5% in Q1 2026. Learn what this means for employment stability, wage growth, and investment opportunities across sectors.
Economy · TransportationOPEC+ production increase could cut diesel and gas costs in Portugal by 3-5 cents per liter by autumn. Learn what lower oil prices mean for your budget.
Economy · National NewsPortugal Supreme Court rules CGD must index vacation meal allowances annually. Bank owes 9 years back pay plus interest to thousands of employees.
Economy · TransportationOPEP+ adds 188k barrels/day as oil crashes 42%. Portuguese drivers see fuel relief now, with bigger savings expected by late summer as supply increases continue.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's wine industry battles global surplus with premium pivot. €40M+ EU crisis funds deployed. What oversupply means for prices, jobs, and wine quality for Portugal residents.
National News · EconomyBureaucratic standoff leaves €1.5M housing project vacant. Learn why 10 completed homes in Grândola remain locked while families wait in Portugal.
National News · EconomyPortugal reaches NATO's 2% spending target with €6B defense budget—a €1.6B increase from 2024. Money allocated to equipment, personnel, and modernization.
Politics · EconomyEU's 2028-2034 budget quintuples defense to €131B, risking Portugal's cohesion funds & farm subsidies. What expats & residents must know about future funding.
Economy · National NewsMost credit intermediaries in Portugal cannot charge you fees. Learn which brokers can demand payment and how to protect yourself from fraud.