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In Europe, Markets 16th June 2026

Switzerland rejects 10-million population cap, business sector breathes sigh of relief

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team In the referendum held this weekend in Switzerland, the public has rejected a 10-million population cap, which would effectively have meant tighter controls on immigration. The referendum, which was rejected by a 55% to 45% margin, has brought great relief to the business community, which saw it as a threat to the free movement of people with the EU, its main market. The initiative by…

Markets, Relevant News Item 16th June 2026

SpaceX kicks off investment supercycle, stock markets pass test with flying colours

Analysis by Juan Carlos Ureta The stock markets have passed the test of SpaceX’s mega-IPO with flying colours, but what is most interesting is not so much that they have passed this test, but the sense that the financial markets are ready to face the investment cycle that lies ahead, a cycle in which financing needs are set to reach a scale never seen before. We are facing an economic…

Ibex 15th June 2026

Ibex 35 hits 19,000-point mark for first time in its history

Aena, Amadeus, IAG and the banking sector recorded the sharpest rises in a session in which the Spanish index rose above 19,000 points for the first time in its history following news that the United States and Iran will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 June in Switzerland. Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team The Ibex 35 and the rest of the European stock markets opened on Monday with…

Companies, Ibex 15th June 2026

Air traffic in Spain grows 5% year-on-year in May, unaffected by Middle East crisis

The monthly figures have come as a surprise – and in this case, a pleasant one. Intermoney analysts had not expected year-on-year growth of 5% in May to 30.7 million passengers, even taking into account factors such as weekends. Their forecast for 2026 as a whole, 2.2%, now appears somewhat conservative. Report by Intermoney Aena announced its May passenger traffic figures last Friday whilst the market was open. Figures for…

Companies, Ibex 15th June 2026

Repsol’s eighth divestment of renewable energy assets: Masdar to acquire 49.99% of portfolio in Spain for around €150 million

Report by Link Securities The Spanish oil company and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) have signed an agreement whereby Masdar will acquire a 49.99% stake in a portfolio of renewable energy assets in Spain for approximately €150 million. The transaction values the portfolio at €849 million. The portfolio comprises 705 megawatts (MW) of operational capacity, including 13 wind farms (402 MW) and six solar photovoltaic farms (303 MW), all…

In the World, Markets 15th June 2026

US and Iran reach agreement to be ratified on 19 June, allowing Strait of Hormuz to be reopened

Report by Renta 4 And finally came the announcement of the US-Iran agreement (not yet signed), leading to an upward opening on European markets (Eurostoxx futures up 1.7%, S&P futures up 1.3%, Nasdaq futures up 1.9%) and gains in Asia (Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi up 5%), with Asian emerging markets (the Philippines, Indonesia) leading the gains as they had suffered the most due to their dependence on energy…

In the World, Markets 12th June 2026

SpaceX, largest IPO in history, to begin trading today, raising $75 billion at $135 per share, with valuation of $1.77 trillion

Report by Renta 4 European markets open higher (Eurostoxx futures up 1.7%, US futures flat) and strong gains in Asia (Japan’s Nikkei up 3%, South Korea’s Kospi up 5%), in a session dominated by SpaceX’s market debut, against the backdrop of a potential US-Iran deal. In this regard, yesterday’s session was highly volatile, with initial threats from Trump of new air strikes against Iran and of taking control of Kharg…

In the World, Markets 12th June 2026

Is space the new Eldorado for investors?

By Edmond de Rothschild SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO), scheduled for 12 June, has reignited investor interest in the space sector. The sector offers enormous commercial potential for telecoms operators, defence companies and data processing infrastructure providers. The total potential market is estimated at $1.8 trillion by 2035, and whilst it could be much larger, it is difficult to calculate at this early stage. The main bottleneck lies in launching…

In the World, Markets 11th June 2026

Keep an eye on ECB today: first interest rate hike since September 2023 widely expected

Report by Renta 4 European markets opened lower (Eurostoxx futures down 0.5%) whilst US markets edged higher (S&P futures up 0.3%, Nasdaq futures up 0.4%) following falls of more than 1% yesterday, closing at session lows, and a flat session in Asia (Japanese Nikkei up 0.1%, South Korean Kospi up 0.1%) on a day when the main focus will be on the ECB, which we expect to announce its first…

Ibex, Markets 11th June 2026

Session of mixed fortunes in Europe: Ibex 35 falls 0.18% to close at 18,142 points

Reported by Jaime Sicilia Martínez The main European indices fell following the opening of the US markets, with technology and industrial stocks once again leading the losses in both cases. The rise in oil prices has limited the indices’ gains. The IBEX 35 closed down 0.2%, the German DAX was the hardest-hit index in Europe with a loss of 0.9%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 fell by 0.6%. In the…

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