Spain's Caixabank chairman warns of Catalan impact on Spanish economy

FILE PHOTO: Caixabank's Chairman Jordi Gual speaks to the media during the presentation of the bank's 2017 full year results in Valencia, Spain, February 2, 2018. REUTERS/Heino Kalis - Copyright HEINO KALIS(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 19/11/2019 - 20:36•Updated 26/04/2024 - 00:06

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MADRID (Reuters) - The chairman of Spain's Caixabank <CABK.MC> said on Tuesday that uncertainty surrounding Catalonia is starting to have an impact on the Spanish economy.

"Its impact on the economy and businesses becomes worrying when it lasts for a long time," said Jordi Gual during an event in Madrid.