The government has introduced the National Data Center Plan (Plano Nacional de Centros de Dados or PNDC) to position Portugal as a European hub for digital infrastructure. The strategy aims to simplify complex regulations and address fragmented oversight to attract more investment. While the sector welcomes the guidelines, industry experts warn that the success of the initiative depends on effective execution.

Global oil prices fell significantly on Friday following the announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened to commercial traffic. While European stock markets saw gains, the Lisbon stock index, the PSI, fell as energy companies like Galp experienced an abrupt correction in share prices. The reopening follows a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, though the long-term stability of the route remains a focus for investors.

Bankinter has announced a five-year plan to become one of the six largest banks in Portugal by overtaking competitors like Banco Montepio. The bank's head in Portugal, Alberto Ramos, stated the strategy focuses on growing corporate lending and expanding digital services. The branch, which entered the market ten years ago, currently reports higher efficiency levels than its Spanish parent company.

The Lisbon stock exchange (Bolsa de Lisboa) closed Monday with a 2.11% increase, reaching 9,069.55 points and outperforming major European markets. The growth was primarily driven by the energy group EDP and the retail giant Sonae, both of which saw share prices rise by more than 3%. Of the 16 companies listed on the PSI index (Índice PSI), 14 ended the day with gains.

The Lisbon Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Lisboa) closed up 1.71% at 9,245.67 points, reaching levels not seen since June 2008, Lusa reports via RTP. Gains in stocks such as NOS and Mota‑Engil drove the rise; investors should note recent volatility and consult advisers before trading.

Savills data cited by Dinheiro Vivo and ECO shows Lisbon’s luxury residential market rose about 4.4% last year and could increase between roughly 4% and 5.9% in 2026. The consultancy ranks Lisbon among the top five global cities with high appreciation potential next year, alongside Seoul, Tokyo, Madrid and Cape Town. Buyers, investors and landlords in the capital should factor continued price growth into purchase timing and rental pricing decisions.