The Ibex 35, Spain's benchmark stock index, has experienced a sustained rally, reaching levels not seen since 2008. It surpassed 14,400 points at the start of August 2025 and continued to climb, breaking through 14,500 points and achieving its highest annual marks. By August 7, the index neared 14,700 points, marking its best performance in 17 years, supported by gains in banking, energy sectors, and stocks such as Indra and IAG. The Ibex 35 closed the week above 14,800 points, registering a weekly gain of approximately 5% and a year-to-date increase of 26.7%, leading European markets. This upward momentum occurred despite ongoing protectionist trade measures and geopolitical tensions, including the imposition of new tariffs and concerns related to the conflict in Ukraine. Market participants showed caution amid these challenges, but the Ibex's strong performance underscores investor confidence in key Spanish equities.
El Ibex 35 se impulsa un 5% esta semana hasta nuevos máximos desde 2008 por encima de 14.800 puntos https://t.co/yuwLvOtwtS
🔴Cautela en Europa frente al avance del #Ibex35, que marca máximos desde 2008. ➡️Los mercados reaccionan con cautela ante nuevos aranceles y tensiones geopolíticas: https://t.co/oQvlmN15P1
#Bolsa | El Ibex firma su mejor semana en cuatro meses con un 4,9% y supera los 14.800 puntos. https://t.co/5ZEuyASyNF