Bearish
IBEX 35 drops 1.6% to 19,513 amid broad sector declines and 'quadruple witching' volatility
The IBEX 35 index fell 1.6% to 19,513 on September 18, 2026, marking its largest decline since July. The downturn was driven by significant losses in the financial services, telecommunications, and consumer goods sectors. Additionally, the 'quadruple witching' event, involving the expiration of futures and options on indices and individual stocks, contributed to heightened market volatility.
Key points
- Financial services, telecommunications, and consumer goods sectors led the decline.
- 'Quadruple witching' event increased market volatility.
- Despite the drop, the IBEX 35 maintained the 19,500-point level.
- Year-to-date, the index has risen 12.75%.
Sources
- El IBEX 35 pierde un 1,6 %, la mayor caída desde julio, pero mantiene los 19.500 puntosInfobae · September 18, 2026
- El Ibex 35 pierde un 1,6 %, pero mantiene los 19.500 puntos con la 'cuádruple hora bruja'Infobae · September 18, 2026
- El Ibex 35 pierde un 1,64% en la semana y se queda al borde de los 19.500 puntosEuropa Press · September 18, 2026
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