Bullish
IBEX 35 hits record high of 20,213 points, up 0.2%, driven by Repsol's 2.6% rise.
The IBEX 35 reached a new record high of 20,213 points, marking a 0.2% increase. This surge was primarily driven by Repsol's 2.6% rise, fueled by a more than 1% increase in Brent crude prices, surpassing $88 per barrel. The uptick in oil prices was influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
Key points
- Repsol's 2.6% increase led the IBEX 35's rise.
- Brent crude prices surpassed $88 per barrel, up over 1%.
- U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz heightened market uncertainty.
- European markets showed mixed reactions; DAX up 0.26%, CAC down 0.1%.
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