The Ibex 35 suffers setbacks due to tensions in France
The Ibex 35 closed on Monday with a fall of 1.49% to 19,039.30 points, affected by political and social instability in France, which also influenced the behaviour of the euro.
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The Ibex 35 closes with losses due to instability in France
The main Spanish stock market index ended the session on 19 October 2026 with a significant decline, affected mainly by the political and social uncertainty in the neighbouring Gallic country. This situation generated an atmosphere of caution among investors, impacting the overall performance of the Spanish market.
According to the data collected, the selective closed at 19,039.30 points after registering a drop of 1.49%. The weight of sectors sensitive to European developments contributed to accentuating the downward movement observed during the session.
European context and euro outlook
The instability in France has also had repercussions in the foreign exchange market, where the euro fell against the dollar amid concern about the impact on the euro area. Operators are assessing how this situation could influence the monetary policies of the European Central Bank in the short term.
Although the main focus was on the equity markets, the evolution of the euro reflects the regional sensitivity to political events that affect overall economic confidence.
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