Spain’s main stock index, the IBEX 35, experienced slight declines in its quest to reach 12,000 points at the end of September, however it remains at yearly highs. Despite numerous macroeconomic indicators reported this week, investor focus appears to be largely centred on U.S employment data. A key component of investor sentiment, the labor market conditions in the U.S may influence the behaviour of global markets, including Spain. Ongoing performance of the IBEX 35 amidst a concentration of economic data reflects a fair level of resilience in the Spanish market which continues to hold close to its yearly maximum levels.

The Brent opened with virtually no change, at a price of 72.32 dollars per barrel. The gold opened the session with virtually no change, at a price of 2681.6 dollars per ounce. Now, regarding equity, the EURO STOXX 50 started the session with virtually no change, at 5053.71 points. The DAX 30 started the session with virtually no change, in 19438.38 points, the FTSE 100 started the session with virtually no change, at 8324.02 points, and the EURONEXT 100 started the session with virtually no change, at 1499.99 points.

Close to market opening, the following macroeconomic indicators for Europe were published:, the core CPI (YoY) of Italy in September (0.8%). Throughout the day the following indicators will be published: the Trade Balance of Eurozone in July.

The IBEX opened with virtually no change, at 11969.6 points. The best performers at the beginning of the day have been ACERINOX (+1.645 %), CAIXABANK (+1.067 %) and ARCELORMITTAL with a change of (+1.066 %) on its values respectively. The worst performers at the beginning of the day have been IAG GROUP (-1.847 %), INDRA (-1.548 %) and MERLIN PROPERTIES with a change of (-1.295 %) on its values respectively.