MarketsEconomicsSpanish Economy Grew 2% in Fourth Quarter, Beating EstimatesOutput bolstered by surge in investment, consumption fellFrance reported growth of 0.7%, Germany probably contractedByClara Hernanz Lizarraga+FollowJanuary 28, 2022, 8:00 AM UTCUpdated onJanuary 28, 2022, 8:51 AM UTCSign up for the New Economy Daily newsletter, follow us @economics and subscribe to our podcast.The Spanish economy beat expectations at the end of last year, benefiting from a surge in investment and strong export demand.