IBEX 35 falls 1.4 percent as Acciona leads losses at midday
Published on 10/28/2026 at 13:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSOil and policy dates
- At 12:45 p.m. CET, IBEX 35 was 18,900 points, down 261 points or 1.4 percent from October 27.
- Brent crude rose 0.96 percent to 114.97 USD as markets awaited the Federal Reserve.
- Acciona was the weakest stock, down 4.7 percent after funds withdrew interest in its energy subsidiary.
- The Federal Reserve decision is due October 28 at 2:00 p.m. ET, followed by a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET.
IBEX 35 was down 261 points, or 1.4 percent, at 18,900 points at 12:45 p.m. CET on October 28, as markets waited for the Federal Reserve decision and absorbed corporate results. The index opened at 19,069 points after closing at 19,161 points on October 27, according to Bolsamania.
Acciona fell 4.7 percent, while funds appeared to withdraw interest in its energy subsidiary. Banco Santander dropped 4.5 percent despite reporting a 16.1 percent increase in nine-month net profit, Europa Press reported.
Why is the IBEX 35 down at midday?
Brent crude rose 0.96 percent to 114.97 USD, while West Texas Intermediate gained 1.63 percent to 101.53 USD. Higher energy prices added pressure as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy message, Europa Press reported.
The Federal Open Market Committee was expected to keep its target range at 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent. Markets were focused on the statement and Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference for signals about a possible December increase, Yahoo Finance reported.
Winners and losers in the IBEX 35
Winners and losers at 12:45 p.m. CET, according to Bolsamania:
- Repsol up 0.3 percent
- Solaria up 0.1 percent
- Ferrovial up 0.1 percent
- Acciona down 4.7 percent: funds withdrew interest in its energy subsidiary
- Acciona Energia down 4.6 percent
- Banco Santander down 4.5 percent: shares fell after its results
Only Solaria and Fluidra were advancing at the media session, while Redeia and Unicaja were unchanged. The day's high was 19,098 points and the low was 18,898 points, Bolsamania reported.
What comes next for the IBEX 35
- October 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET: Federal Reserve policy decision, with the target range expected at 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent, Yahoo Finance reports.
- October 28, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET: Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference, Barron's reports.
IBEX 35 price data for October 28, 2026
IBEX 35 stood at 18,900 points at 12:45 p.m. CET on October 28, 2026, according to Bolsamania. It was down 261 points, or 1.4 percent, from the October 27 close of 19,161 points. The index opened at 19,069 points and traded between 19,098 points and 18,898 points.
IBEX 35 by the numbers on October 28, 2026
- Index: IBEX 35
- Home exchange: Bolsa de Madrid, Spain
- Level at 12:45 p.m. CET on October 28, 2026: 18,900 points
- Change versus previous close of October 27, 2026: down 261 points (down 1.4 percent)
- Previous close: 19,161 points
- Open: 19,069 points
- Day high / day low: 19,098 points / 18,898 points
- Top gainer: Repsol up 0.3 percent
- Top loser: Acciona down 4.7 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET: Federal Reserve policy decision
