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Polish Central Bank Governor Grapinski: The current shock could push up the consumer price index while also dragging down economic growth.

Polish Central Bank Governor Grapinski: The impact of the war with Iran could slow Poland's economic growth.

[Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iranian Delegation to Travel to Islamabad for Talks] According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 9th, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that an Iranian delegation will travel to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, to participate in negotiations. (Xinhua)

Polish Central Bank Governor Grapinski: Uncertainty Remains Regarding Poland's Fuel Tax

Polish Central Bank Governor Grapinski: The Polish Central Bank will continue to purchase gold. He reiterated the goal of increasing gold reserves to 700 tons. The Polish Central Bank currently holds 580 tons of gold.

[US Buyers Defy Trend and Rush into Spanish Luxury Homes; Trump-Era Anxiety Fuels Transoceanic Safe-Haven Trend] ⑴ Data released Thursday by the Spanish General Council of Notaries shows that US citizens' home purchases in Spain have increased by 3% in 2025, while overall foreign buyer purchases have declined during the same period. US buyers are rapidly entering the Iberian Peninsula's high-end residential market. ⑵ Over the past six years, US buyers' property transactions in Spain have more than doubled, a stark contrast to the 16% decline in British buyers during the same period. Some luxury real estate agencies have seen their US clients surpass those of the British, becoming the largest group. ⑶ Real estate industry insiders cite concerns stemming from Trump's policies as a key driver of this wave of US home purchases. Hispanic Americans have shown particular interest in Spain, viewing it as a permanent residence or alternative safe haven. ⑷ US buyers demonstrate significantly stronger purchasing power in the high-end segment, with an average purchase price of €3,501 per square meter, 29% higher than the average for foreign buyers and nearly double the price paid by Spanish residents. (5) Real estate developer GILMAR disclosed that American buyers surpassed British buyers last year to become the largest foreign customer group in the Costa del Sol region. Luxury real estate company Dils Lucas Fox also stated that American customers have jumped to become the second largest source of foreign buyers after the UK. (6) The strong US dollar provided exchange rate support for this round of home purchases, but analysts believe that even if the dollar weakens against the euro, the pursuit of quality of life, considerations of safety and environment, and the demand for diversified asset allocation will still support the resilience of the underlying demand of American buyers. (7) Reveca Caballero, head of GILMAR's international department in Madrid, said that the core motivations for American customers to purchase property in Spain include the attractiveness of the Spanish lifestyle, the safe and livable environment, and the desire to diversify their overseas asset allocation in the context of disagreement with the domestic political climate.