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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.

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Acciona · ArcelorMittal · BBVA · Banco Santander · Brent crude · Brent crude · Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners · Ibex 35 · Ibex 35 · Inditex · Iran · Spain

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