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Spanish stock market falls 1.72 percent, closes at 8,590 points

Xinhua, January 29, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Spanish stock market index Ibex-35 fell 1.72 percent on Thursday to close at 8,590.60 points, down from the 8,741 points of Wednesday.

On Thursday session, IAG shares led falls losing 5.09 percent, followed by Gamesa, Bankia, Banco Santander, BBVA and Grifols that lost 4.57 percent, 3.69 percent, 3.59 percent, 3.43 percent and 3.07 percent respectively.

On the other hand, Repsol shares led rises climbing 5.30 percent, followed by Acerinox, ArcelorMittal, Tecnicas Reunidas, FCC and OHL that rose 4.69 percent, 3.13 percent, 2.66 percent, 2.23 percent and 1.89 percent respectively.

Meanwhile, Spain's risk premium closed at 123.20 points, rising from the 117.50 points of Wednesday, and Spain's 10-year bond interest rate stood at 1.6 percent. Endit