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Spain Recession To Continue In 2010: IMF Say



26 January 2010 15,289 views 37 Comments

On the same day as the UK announced that it has formely exited the recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have confirmed what many have been saying, that Spain will remain in recession throughout 2010, with low growth forecast for 2011.

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has released its latest forecast for the Spanish economy and although it has improved its number by 0.1% it still thinks Spain will be the only developed country to show no growth in 2010, expecting it to shrink by 0.6%. The forecast matches that from the OECD, the Organisation for Economy Cooperation and Development.

There is increasing concern in particular over the level of property related debt in the construction industry that is currently estiated at over 320€ billion.

To put this into context the Eurozone is forecast to grow at 1% and the world economy by just under 4%

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  • Long Term Rentals Spain | A Life In Spain: Blog & Forum about living in Spain said:

    [...] It will be interesting to keep an eye on this particular metric to see if it is a good indicator of the general recovery in Spain that isn’t expected to occur until the end of 2010. [...]

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    [...] how quickly the country shows signs of getting out of the current recession that many forecast will continue through 2010, but yesterday I had a far more local indicator demonstrated to [...]

  • Spanish economy remains in recession | Expat Life Spain said:

    [...] Spanish economy remains in recession 11 February 2010 8 views No Comment Despite recent reports that Spain itself was feeling “bullish” about the recession, it seems that expats living in Spain would do well to not get their hopes up and to continue to expect the recession to continue well into 2010. [...]

  • Aria Smith said:

    during the height of the economic recession, our online and offline business in the US have suffered some major drop in sales. now our sales are getting slowly back to normal.

  • Mackenzie Ward said:

    Our home business was really affected by the Economic recession, we have to cut jobs just to cover up our losses. fortunately, we have already recovered. |

  • Maya Bailey said:

    economic recession is always a bad part of history, we must avoid it at all cost`-’

  • Bench Saw · said:

    it is a good thing that we are almost out of recession, the economic recession really sucks “

  • Damian Smith said:

    It was sad to know that Spain are still in crisis while others are beginning to get back on track. I wish they will get all the things that they needed to get back on the right track of success.

  • Anthony said:

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  • Imagen said:

    Dado que las economías de Europa y los Estados Unidos son atados a la economía global, un cambio drástico en ellos pueden affectar la economía y fianzas de otros países, por ejempo España.
    [2:20:46 PM] sangre caliente: Como los otros países de Europa, la sola cosa que podemos hacer es buscar solución para la recesión global

  • Imagen said:

    Dado que las economías de Europa y los Estados Unidos son atados a la economía global, un cambio drástico en ellos pueden affectar la economía y fianzas de otros países, por ejempo España.
    Como los otros países de Europa, la sola cosa que podemos hacer es buscar solución para la recesión global

  • DarenGMcDougal said:

    Yeah! this International Monetary Fund..can helps a lot to our people who are suffering no houses and no food..about this program it can helps a lot to all poor..suffering.Thanks for this information and the author of this site.

  • Robin said:

    This might be the perfect way to solve problems in Spain. Glad to visit your site. Thank you so much for the concerned.

  • Eliza Vance said:

    economic recession must be avoided the have a effective and efficient economy.

  • Alma Myers said:

    Yeah until this year, Spain got more rallies, imbalance economic, and Political conflict.

  • marna said:

    every country now a have a problems , to there food and shelter. how we avoid it .

  • Kathleen said:

    Nice article you have here.
    @Robin: I do agree with you!
    I’m glad that the people in Spain is helping those who needs some help.

  • lenny said:

    Most of the country is now in the economy problem, even the riches country you cant imagine why they a problem like that.

  • Joan Washington said:

    @Lenny, I agree with you. There are many countries that suffering in economic crises. Specially those that is mismanage by the leader.

  • Stella said:

    @LENNY . your correct many countries are suffering in economics crises because of there leadership.

  • Manuel Moore said:

    Economic recession is really hard for everybody to find a job.

  • Eliza said:

    Very well written blog. Helping each other makes God smile and proud that’s why we should reach our hands to those who needs some help.

  • Pat said:

    We can not blame directly to our leaders because there’s a plenty to consider such as the Corporate-creed, political ideology, and other destructive mind and actions. ^_^

  • patrice said:

    Yes you right we can not blame our leaders because they give their very best to solve the problems of his own country.

  • Kathy said:

    @Pat, I agree with you. Some people nowadays become more gullible and isolated-minded or narrow-minded.

  • sherilyn said:

    @Manuel Moore . your Absolutely right until now its hard to find a job because our country is suffering for a crises.

  • Gregory Finch said:

    @ Manuel Moore. Economic recession can really affect the people of the country. There some that loses there job and some jobless cannot find a stable job.

  • Barry said:

    My only solution for this rotating problem is Science.

    Other alternatives are Political Reform, Economic Reform, and Change yourself for the better.

  • Katherine said:

    @Barry,

    Please explain to us and convince us that Science is the only solution.

  • Eliza said:

    Economic Recession is really hard for everybody. It’s really hard to find a job which is related to your major when there is an economic recession.

  • Irish Jade said:

    Once a country is in Economic Recession not just one, two or three people will become affected. Naturally, it is the whole countrymen would suffer from it.

  • Cha said:

    Economic Recession is not good for everybody. All of us will gonna suffer on this one.

  • pate said:

    Economics Recession is not really good to hear that because many people will suffering . and hungry.

  • Dale said:

    @Cha: I strongly agree with you on that girl that Economic recession is not good for everybody.

  • Joseph said:

    With how badly worldwide economy is doing, it will take a long time to go back to its former glory, if at all possible.

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