IBEX 35 ends 0.3 percent lower as Asia tech sells off
Published on 10/15/2026 at 18:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAsian technology drives session
- IBEX 35 closed at 19,177 points on October 15, down 53 points or 0.3 percent.
- Asian technology selling pushed the index below 19,200 points.
- Cellnex led gainers with a 3.6 percent rise, while Ferrovial fell 4.3 percent.
- Eurozone final September inflation is due October 16 at 11:00 a.m. CEST.
The IBEX 35 ended October 15 down 53 points, or 0.3 percent, at 19,177.70 points. Selling in Asian technology stocks spread through global equities and pushed the index below 19,200 points, Europa Press reported.
The index rose early before turning lower after Wall Street opened. Cellnex was the strongest IBEX 35 stock, while Ferrovial led losses. The session followed Wednesday's close at 19,230.70 points.
Why did the IBEX 35 fall below 19,200?
The IBEX 35 reached a high of 19,374.40 points and a low of 19,119.00 points before the close at 5:35 p.m. CEST. The index turned lower after the U.S. session began, according to Bolsamania.
Europa Press linked the broader market pressure to heavy technology selling in Asia and doubts about artificial intelligence. The same source said lower sovereign bond yields helped telecom stocks during the session.
Winners and losers in the IBEX 35
Closing figures from Investing.com show the session's strongest and weakest stocks:
- Cellnex up 3.3 percent, Investing.com reports
- Sacyr up 3.0 percent, Investing.com reports
- Telefónica up 3.0 percent, Investing.com reports
- Ferrovial down 4.3 percent, Investing.com reports
- Merlin Properties down 3.9 percent, Investing.com reports
- Banco de Sabadell down 2.2 percent, Investing.com reports
Declining stocks outnumbered advancing stocks by 115 to 79, while 13 ended unchanged, according to Investing.com.
What comes next for the IBEX 35
- October 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. CEST: Eurozone final September inflation is scheduled for release, with annual inflation forecast at 3.8 percent and core inflation at 2.5 percent, ActionForex reports.
- October 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. CEST: Madrid trading begins for the next IBEX 35 session.
