The Spanish selective recovers positions after a negative start, although it remains below 19,900 points. Repsol and energy values advance with oil near 95 dollars, while banks trade with gains and industrials suffer the largest sales.

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The Ibex 35 today tries to recover ground after starting the session with declines. The Spanish selective index advances by 0.06%, up to 19,836.6 points, in the data recorded around 9:25 AM, after initially falling by 0.17%, down to 19,790 points.

The market faces the day with attention focused on the escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran and its impact on oil. Brent is near 95 dollars per barrel, while the behavior of the companies in the index shows significant differences between sectors.

Repsol and energy values support the Ibex

Repsol stands out among the main rises of the selective index and advances by 0.46% in the market data at 9:25 AM. The oil company benefits from a scenario marked by the increase in crude prices, after Brent reached 94.8 dollars per barrel.

The rest of the energy sector also shows positive behavior. Naturgy rises by 0.95%, while Endesa gains 0.38%, Solaria falls by 1.68%, Redeia advances by 0.40%, and Acciona Energía retreats by 1.22%.

The banking sector trades up with CaixaBank and Sabadell among the highlights

The large banks also contribute to containing the pressure on the index. CaixaBank records an increase of 1.22%, while Banco Sabadell gains 1.03%, Bankinter 0.81%, BBVA 0.89%, and Banco Santander 0.59%.

The behavior of the financial sector contrasts with that of several of the large industrial values. The banking sector thus remains one of the main supports of the selective index in a session in which the Ibex tries to recover the levels lost at the beginning of the day.

Indra, Acerinox, and ArcelorMittal suffer the largest declines

On the opposite side, Indra records one of the largest declines among the components of the index, with a drop of 1.05%. Acerinox (-1.41%), ArcelorMittal (-1.04%), and Acciona (-1.47%) also retreat strongly.

Solaria is another of the most punished values, with a drop of 1.68%, while Acciona Energía loses 1.22%. Among the large values, Inditex falls by 0.87%, Iberdrola by 0.43%, and Cellnex by 0.78%.

Oil approaches 95 dollars due to the escalation with Iran

The energy market continues to be conditioned by the situation in the Middle East. Brent rises by 0.2% at the opening of European markets, up to 94.8 dollars per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate is around 90.3 dollars.

The rebound occurs after the exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran and amid Washington’s economic offensive against Tehran. The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the dispute, while U.S. President Donald Trump claims that the United States maintains “almost total” control over this strategic passage.

The unemployment in Spain and the data from the United States complete the day

In Spain, unemployment increased by 44,419 people in August, a 1.92% rise compared to July, while the average affiliation decreased by more than 162,000 people. The market will also follow the evolution of international stock exchanges, with declines in Frankfurt, Paris, and London in the early stages.

In the United States, new economic references will be known during the day, while investors also keep an eye on monetary policy and the evolution of interest rates. With oil near 95 dollars and uneven behavior among its main companies, the Ibex 35 today seeks to recover the 19,900 points.