IBEX 35 gains at midday as oil hits USD 105
Published on 10/12/2026 at 13:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS- IBEX 35 rose 135 points, or 0.7 percent, to 19,168 points at 12:00 p.m. CEST on October 12, 2026.
- Brent crude rose 1.05 percent to USD 105.74 as Middle East tensions persisted.
- Cellnex led IBEX 35 gainers with a 2.1 percent rise, while Repsol fell 1.7 percent.
- Germany will release final September inflation data at 8:00 a.m. CEST on October 13, 2026.
The IBEX 35 rose 135 points, or 0.7 percent, to 19,168 points at 12:00 p.m. CEST on October 12, 2026, Democrata reported. Brent crude rose 1.05 percent to USD 105.74 as Middle East tensions and new Russia sanctions shaped trading.
Cellnex led the IBEX 35 higher with a 2.1 percent gain, while Repsol fell 1.7 percent. The index opened at 19,278 points, after closing at 19,033 points on October 9.
Why is the IBEX 35 higher at midday?
European equities advanced as banks supported the regional rebound. Reuters said investors also drew support from easing oil prices earlier in the session and hopes for an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
The move moderated as Brent rose to USD 105.74. The Spanish 10-year yield eased to 4.079 percent, while the euro traded at USD 1.1181, Democrata reported.
Cellnex leads IBEX 35 gainers while Repsol lags
- Cellnex up 2.1 percent, Democrata reports
- Indra up 2.0 percent, Democrata reports
- Iberdrola up 1.3 percent
- Repsol down 1.7 percent, Democrata reports
- Acerinox down 1.3 percent
- Telefonica down 1.1 percent
Oil and geopolitics keep the rally fragile
Repsol and other energy-sensitive shares underperformed as crude remained above USD 105. Reuters said banking stocks led European gains, while investors awaited the next corporate earnings catalysts.
What comes next for the IBEX 35
- October 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CEST: Germany releases final September consumer inflation data, with a 3.3 percent annual rate expected, ActionForex reports.
- October 13, 2026, 9:45 a.m. CEST: Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is scheduled to speak, based on the published weekly calendar, Finobird reports.
