The Ibex 35 index began the week with marginal gains, opening slightly higher at 14,254 points and maintaining a position just above 14,200 points throughout the day. Early trading showed minimal movement, with the index rising around 0.14% and later 0.2% by midday. Market participants remained cautious amid ongoing negotiations between the United States and China, as well as heightened tensions involving former President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk. Despite broader declines across European markets, the Ibex 35 closed the day flat, diverging from the general downward trend observed in other European indices. The trading session was characterized by low activity and a lack of significant external market drivers, including mixed signals from New York futures and major European exchanges.