Macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and accelerating structural transitions are reshaping sector dynamics in 2026.   EthiFinance’s Spring Sectorial Review provides a clear, cross-sector view of how global shocks are transmitted across industries, highlighting where risks concentrate and where resilience persists. The report analyses eight key sectors, [...]

A data‑driven analysis of the geopolitical shock’s impact on wholesale prices, market dynamics, and credit risk across Spain’s power sector. In March 2026, the armed conflict in Iran sent a new geopolitical shock through global energy markets. Spain’s electricity sector, already undergoing structural change due to the rapid growth of [...]

EthiFinance publishes its annual study on the evolution of credit quality for companies rated by EthiFinance Ratings, as well as the outlook for 2026.In a 2025 macroeconomic context marked by the return of protectionism and geopolitical tensions, the credit quality of issuers monitored by EthiFinance has remained generally resilient despite [...]

This comprehensive report analyses the sustainability performance of approximately 1,900 European small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), drawing from EthiFinance’s 2024 ESG Rating assessment of company data from 2023. The analysis reveals key sustainability trends and performance patterns across 11 industry sectors and seven European geographic regions, providing valuable benchmarks for [...]

The importance of (and challenges facing) renewable generation and independent power producers (IPPs) in increasingly green Spanish and French electricity systems. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are gaining ground thanks to lower technology costs, supportive regulation, and growing demand for clean energy. But challenges remain: price volatility, grid constraints, and financing [...]