Ibex 35 faces volatility amid Middle East tensions and rising oil prices

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The Spanish Ibex 35 index has experienced significant volatility, recently dropping below the 19,900 point mark. This downturn follows a period of consecutive losses and is influenced by broader international economic and geopolitical tensions.

In the Middle East, tensions have escalated following the expiration of a 60-day deadline for a global agreement between the United States and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an unprecedented economic operation against Iran, threatening severe consequences for any nation or entity providing aid to Tehran. This geopolitical instability has contributed to rising energy costs, with Brent crude oil prices climbing above 92 dollars per barrel.

Additionally, global markets are reacting to Federal Reserve meeting minutes, which suggest that policymakers may consider further interest rate hikes if inflation does not subside. In North America, President Trump has also agreed to a three-day delay on imposing 50% tariffs against Canada, linked to discussions regarding the Keystone XL pipeline.

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Banorte · Bolsa Mexicana de Valores · Donald Trump · Federal Reserve · Grupo México · Ibex 35 · Inbursa · Industrias Peñoles · Iran · Mohamed Baqer Qalibaf

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Ibex 35 closed at 19,847 points after a 0.44% decline. capital.es · cronicadecantabria.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The Ibex 35 opened slightly down at 19,834 points on Thursday. diariofinanciero.com · www.lne.es · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.levante-emv.com · okdiario.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The 60-day deadline for a US-Iran agreement expired without a result. capital.es · cronicadecantabria.com · www.eldia.es
[● 2 SOURCES] President Trump agreed to postpone 50% tariffs on Canada by three days. capital.es · www.eldia.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices rose above 92 dollars per barrel. capital.es · cronicadecantabria.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Federal Reserve minutes indicate many participants see future interest rate hikes as necessary if inflation does not decrease. diariofinanciero.com · capital.es · www.lne.es · okdiario.com
[DISPUTED] Donald Trump announced the start of an economic operation against Iran. diariofinanciero.com · capital.es · cronicadecantabria.com · www.lne.es · okdiario.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Iranian negotiator Mohamed Baqer Qalibaf criticized the United States' position. capital.es · cronicadecantabria.com