Reported by Singular Bank The main European indices closed the session with widespread gains, buoyed by the easing of tensions between the United States and Iran and the sharp fall in oil prices, factors which fuelled greater risk appetite. The DAX led the gains with a 1% rise, followed by the IBEX 35 (up 0.8%), whilst the Euro Stoxx 50 remained flat. At the close of European trading, the session…
Reported by Álvaro Romero Mateu European stock markets recouped some of the previous session’s losses, buoyed by the correction in oil prices and a fresh round of corporate results. The Ibex 35 rose by 1.6% and the EuroStoxx 50 by 1.1%. In Asia, selling prevailed due to trade uncertainty and pressure on the technology sector. Japan’s TOPIX fell by 1.1 per cent, South Korea’s KOSPI by 5.7 per cent, China’s…
Singular Bank reports The main European indices closed with losses of over 1 per cent, on a day marked by a clear shift towards risk aversion. The sharp rise in oil prices and tighter expectations regarding central banks weighed on equities, causing the Euro Stoxx 50 to fall by 1.7 per cent and the Ibex 35 by 1.6 per cent. As European markets closed, selling pressure intensified in the US…
Report by Singular Bank The main European indices closed the session with widespread gains, buoyed by an earnings season that continues to surprise on the upside. The Euro Stoxx 50 rose by 0.5 per cent and the Ibex 35, in line with the main European markets, rose by 1 per cent. In the United States, at the close of European trading, performance was more subdued. The S&P 500 was virtually…
Report by Singular Bank European stock markets closed the session with widespread losses, weighed down by rising oil prices and with all eyes on this Thursday’s ECB meeting. The IBEX 35 fell by 0.1%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 dropped by 0.1%. At the close of European trading, Wall Street, by contrast, was showing some gains. Tensions in the Middle East intensified over the weekend, with reports of further air…
Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team The Plenary Session of the Nuclear Safety Council has issued a favourable report, subject to conditions, regarding the renewal of the operating licence for the Almaraz nuclear power station (Cáceres), a measure that applies to its two units until June 2030. The decision taken by the Plenary is based on verification that the facilities are operating correctly and that an appropriate level of safety…
Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team Telefónica has launched its 2026–2030 Global Sustainability Plan, which aims to support growth, improve operational efficiency, strengthen risk management and generate value for society. This plan forms part of Telefónica’s business strategy and is part of the ‘Transform & Grow’ strategic plan. Telefónica aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 and has raised its climate ambition with specific targets that reinforce its commitment to…
Banco Sabadell report The company is negotiating the acquisition of a 40–45 per cent stake in the Catalan start-up Openchip and Software Technologies, which specialises in chip development. The company is currently owned by, amongst others, SETT, the Catalan Government and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, and according to recent transactions, it is valued at around €700 million. Through a funding round, the Barcelona-based technology firm aims to raise €250…
Report by Singular Bank European stock markets closed lower during the session, weighed down by ongoing geopolitical risks surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The IBEX 35 fell by 0.4%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 by 0.2%. At the close of European trading, Wall Street was performing better than Europe thanks to a combination of lower-than-expected wholesale inflation, strong financial results and renewed momentum in the technology sector. Oil…
Report by Singular Bank European stock markets closed virtually flat after a session that was split in two. The escalation between the US and Iran sent Brent prices soaring once again and pushed up the energy risk premium, but US inflation figures were more benign than expected, allowing the market to recoup its initial losses. The IBEX 35 finished virtually flat (up 0.1%), having fallen by more than 1% during…