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Ibex 35 surges past 20,000 points, hits record highs
The Madrid‑based Ibex 35 broke the 20,000‑point barrier for the first time in 2026 and continued a rapid rally, reaching intraday levels of 20,291, 20,258, 20,294 and a peak of 20,326 points in early August. Gains were led by Spain’s large banks – BBVA, Santander and Bankinter – and supported by strong performances from telecoms, energy and technology stocks such as Telefónica, Cellnex and Inditex, which also posted a historic price above €58.
Market sentiment was buoyed by a decline in oil prices and ongoing negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the United States, Iran and Oman close to a provisional 60‑day transit agreement. Spanish industrial production rose 3.8 % year‑on‑year in June, reinforcing the upbeat backdrop. European peers showed mixed moves, while Brent crude traded around $79 per barrel and U.S. employment data were awaited as a key driver for future market direction.
Entities
Acciona · ArcelorMittal · BBVA · Banco Santander · Brent crude · Brent crude · Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners · Ibex 35 · Ibex 35 · Inditex · Iran · Spain
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- [● 16 SOURCES] The United States and Iran were in talks about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, influencing oil prices. www.lne.es · www.eldia.es · www.que.es · es.benzinga.com · www.euribor.com.es · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Ibex 35 closed above 20,000 points for the first time, at 20,023.6 points. www.eldia.es · www.que.es · es.benzinga.com · www.euribor.com.es · www.elconciso.es · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Spanish banks such as Santander and BBVA contributed to the rally with strong earnings. www.que.es · www.euribor.com.es · www.elconciso.es · www.elplural.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Entrecanales family sold a 3 % stake in Acciona for €359 million, causing Acciona shares to fall sharply. es.benzinga.com · valenciaplaza.com · www.elconciso.es · www.elplural.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] WTI crude price fell about 5 % to around $76 per barrel. www.eldia.es · www.que.es · es.benzinga.com · www.euribor.com.es · www.elconciso.es · +7 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ibex 35 reached intraday highs above 20,037 points (some reports noted 20,078.3). www.eldia.es · www.que.es · es.benzinga.com · www.euribor.com.es · www.elconciso.es · +1 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] European indices such as the DAX, CAC 40, FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 also posted record highs. www.eldia.es · www.que.es · es.benzinga.com · www.euribor.com.es · www.elconciso.es · +5 more
- [DISPUTED] Brent crude price fell about 5 % to around $79‑80 per barrel. www.lne.es · www.eldia.es · www.que.es · es.benzinga.com · www.euribor.com.es · +8 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Brent crude price fell about 5% to around $79 per barrel. www.lne.es · www.eldia.es · www.que.es · www.3cat.cat · www.elconciso.es · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ibex 35 reached an intraday high of about 20,037 points. es.benzinga.com · www.euribor.com.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Inditex shares hit a historic high above €58 despite the Ibex 35 record. www.economiadigital.es · www.elplural.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Entrecanales family sold a 3 % stake in Acciona for €359 million, causing Acciona shares to fall. es.benzinga.com · www.elconciso.es · www.elplural.com