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May 21, 2026

The Point for Europe

Daily UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsCommoditiesFinancialsMaterials

A daily European market digest highlighting undervalued Spanish banks, robust EV penetration, and emerging competitive dynamics in the airline and smart glasses sectors.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Spanish banks SAN and BBVA are viewed as undervalued because their Latin American exposure offers macro resilience that is currently ignored by the market.
  • 2.European EV demand remains robust with BEV sales up 43% YoY in April, driven by policy incentives and high fuel costs.
  • 3.Competitive pressure is easing for low-cost airlines like Ryanair and easyJet as competitors cut capacity in early summer.

Table of Contents

  • Top Call
  • Company
  • Must Read
  • Industry
  • Strategy & Economics
  • Commodities
  • Fixed Income & FX
  • Key Rating and Target Price Changes
  • Appendix A-1

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Authors

Borja Ramirez SeguraEphrem RaviVeronika Dubajova

Securities

Banco SantanderBBVABZU.MIESLX.PACOLOb.COVLOF.PAPTEC.L

Themes

Latam Macro ResilienceEV Market PenetrationInput Cost Inflation

Regions

EuropeLatin AmericaUKSpainUnited KingdomBrazil