{"id":160999,"date":"2025-08-06T16:52:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-ibex-35-reaches-a-new-high-since-2008-hitting-14536-points-up-0-90\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T16:52:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T16:52:54","slug":"the-ibex-35-reaches-a-new-high-since-2008-hitting-14536-points-up-0-90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-ibex-35-reaches-a-new-high-since-2008-hitting-14536-points-up-0-90\/","title":{"rendered":"The IBEX 35 reaches a new high since 2008, hitting 14,536 points, up 0.90%."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<h2>IBEX 35 Hits New Record in 2023<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>IBEX 35<\/strong>, Spain\u2019s benchmark stock index, has achieved a remarkable milestone this week, marking its highest point since early 2008. On Wednesday, the index surged by <strong>0.90%<\/strong> compared to the previous day, closing at <strong>14,536 points<\/strong>. This increase reflects an upward trend as the index briefly touched the <strong>14,600 mark<\/strong> a few days prior, illustrating robust performance in the Spanish equity market.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of European markets, former U.S. President <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> made a significant announcement. He warned that if the European Union does not adhere to its commitment to invest <strong>$600 billion<\/strong> (approximately <strong>\u20ac518 billion<\/strong>) in the United States, he would impose a <strong>35% tariff<\/strong> on imports from the 27-member bloc, a sharp increase from the previously agreed <strong>15%<\/strong>. This development raises concerns over transatlantic trade relations and its potential repercussions on the economic landscape.<\/p>\n<h2>Major Construction Project in Atlanta<\/h2>\n<p>In other news from the Spanish business sector, <strong>Act, ACS Infrastructure<\/strong>, and <strong>Meridiam<\/strong> have successfully closed financing for a major construction project. They will design, build, operate, and maintain the <strong>SR400 Express Lanes<\/strong> toll highway in <strong>Atlanta, Georgia<\/strong>, for almost <strong>56 years<\/strong>. The total investment for this extensive project is projected to be around <strong>\u20ac9.62 billion<\/strong>, indicating strong international engagement from Spanish firms in infrastructure development.<\/p>\n<h2>Banco Sabadell\u2019s Strategic Moves<\/h2>\n<p>Another focal point for investors was <strong>Banco Sabadell<\/strong>, which held two extraordinary general meetings today. Shareholders approved the sale of <strong>TSB<\/strong> to <strong>Banco Santander<\/strong> along with the distribution of a substantial <strong>\u201cmacro dividend\u201d<\/strong> amounting to <strong>\u20ac2.5 billion<\/strong>. This move reflects Banco Sabadell\u2019s efforts to streamline its operations and enhance shareholder value.<\/p>\n<p>In a legal matter impacting the corporate environment, the <strong>Supreme Court<\/strong> rejected an appeal from <strong>Sacyr<\/strong> against a ruling from the Provincial Court of Madrid. The ruling mandated Sacyr to pay <strong>\u20ac3.5 million<\/strong>, plus interest, to its former president <strong>Luis del Rivero<\/strong> as compensation for his dismissal in <strong>2011<\/strong>. This resolution underlines the legal challenges that corporations often face, emphasizing the importance of governance and compliance.<\/p>\n<h2>Market Trends Among Leading Companies<\/h2>\n<p>Amidst these developments, <strong>Naturgy<\/strong> emerged as the top performer, recording a <strong>2.24%<\/strong> increase in its stock value. Other notable gainers included <strong>BBVA<\/strong> (+2.08%), <strong>Banco Sabadell<\/strong> (+1.99%), <strong>Merlin<\/strong> (+1.98%), <strong>Sacyr<\/strong> (+1.77%), and <strong>Telef\u00f3nica<\/strong> (+1.75%). These increases demonstrate a healthy investor sentiment towards major companies listed on the IBEX 35.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, a few companies faced declines, with <strong>IAG<\/strong> leading the losers at <strong>-1.99%<\/strong>, followed closely by <strong>Rovi<\/strong> (-1.98%), <strong>Grifols<\/strong> (-1.31%), <strong>Cellnex<\/strong> (-1.26%), and <strong>Puig<\/strong> (-0.32%). Such fluctuations in stock prices are common as investors react to various factors affecting market conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>IBEX 35 Outperforms European Indexes<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>IBEX 35<\/strong> has shown stronger growth compared to other major European stock markets this week. The performance of other indices includes London rising by <strong>0.25%<\/strong>, Paris by <strong>0.24%<\/strong>, Frankfurt by <strong>0.29%<\/strong>, and Milan by <strong>0.71%<\/strong>. This highlights the exceptional circumstances surrounding the Spanish market&#8217;s recent activities.<\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>energy sector<\/strong>, the price of <strong>Brent crude oil<\/strong> closed at <strong>$68.43<\/strong>, marking a <strong>1.15%<\/strong> increase, while <strong>West Texas Intermediate (WTI)<\/strong> similarly rose to <strong>$65.91<\/strong>, indicating a positive trend in global oil markets. This can influence broader economic factors as oil prices often correlate with inflation rates and consumer spending.<\/p>\n<p>In the fixed-income market, the yield on the <strong>Spanish 10-year bond<\/strong> rose to <strong>3.233%<\/strong>, up from <strong>3.202%<\/strong> on Tuesday. Consequently, the risk premium against German debt finished the day at <strong>57.9 basis points<\/strong>, offering insights into investor confidence in Spain\u2019s economic stability.<\/p>\n<p>As for the currency market, the <strong>euro<\/strong> showed resilience, appreciating by <strong>0.59%<\/strong> against the <strong>U.S. dollar<\/strong>, closing at an exchange rate of <strong>1.1644 USD<\/strong> for each euro. This strength reflects ongoing investor expectations regarding future economic performance and potential interest rate adjustments from the <strong>European Central Bank<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The recent climb of the <strong>IBEX 35<\/strong> illustrates a growing confidence in the Spanish economy, supported by strategic business decisions and favorable market conditions that are likely to propel further growth in the upcoming months.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IBEX 35 Hits New Record in 2023 The IBEX 35, Spain\u2019s benchmark stock index, has achieved a remarkable milestone this week, marking its highest point since early 2008. On Wednesday, the index surged by 0.90% compared to the previous day, closing at 14,536 points. 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