Spain’s IBEX 35 advanced 0.91% to close higher on Friday, with gains led by the financial services, real estate, chemical, petroleum and consumer goods sectors.
A total of 96 stocks rose, 78 declined and 24 remained unchanged on the Madrid exchange. The index’s advance follows broader European equity strength after midday trade.
Among the top gainers, Puig Brands SA led with a 1.77% rise to 18.40, while Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA added 1.54% to 25.04. Indra A climbed 1.43% to 62.38. On the downside, Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente fell 1.50% to 17.44, Aena SME SA dropped 1.34% to 26.42 and Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi declined 1.30% to 60.70.
Commodity markets moved lower as equities advanced. December gold futures fell 2.20% to $4,561.31 per troy ounce, while October crude oil slipped 0.49% to $83.12 per barrel. The November Brent contract declined 0.56% to $88.02 per barrel.
The euro weakened 0.51% against the dollar to 1.16, while the U.S. Dollar Index futures rose 0.47% to 99.55.
