IBEX 35 rises at midday after Fed signal: 143 points
Published on 10/16/2026 at 13:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and afternoon data
- IBEX 35 stood at 19,321 points at 12:11 p.m. CEST, up 143 points or 0.7 percent.
- Kevin Warsh cooled October hike expectations as Brent crude traded at USD 105.2.
- Acciona led IBEX 35 gainers with a 3.2 percent rise.
- US import prices are due at 2:30 p.m. CEST, with a 0.9 percent consensus increase.
On October 16, 2026, the IBEX 35 is up 143 points, or 0.7 percent, at 19,321 points at 12:11 p.m. CEST, according to Democrata. The move followed comments from Federal Reserve President Kevin Warsh that reduced expectations for another October rate hike.
Acciona led the index higher with a 3.2 percent gain at midday. Solaria and Indra each rose 2.7 percent, while Repsol fell 0.5 percent and Aena lost 0.5 percent, Infobae reports.
Why is the IBEX 35 higher at midday?
Warsh's signal supported the broader European advance. The IBEX 35 opened at 19,270 points, up 0.5 percent, and stood 51 points above that level at midday, El Periodico de Aragon reported.
Acciona leads the IBEX 35 winners
Midday winners and losers were listed by Infobae:
- Acciona up 3.2 percent
- Solaria up 2.7 percent
- Indra up 2.7 percent
- Repsol down 0.5 percent
- Aena down 0.5 percent
Brent and Spanish yields set the backdrop
Brent crude fell to USD 105.2 at the open, while the Spanish 10-year yield slipped to 4.005 percent. The euro traded at 1.1235 USD, Democrata reported.
