StocksMedium•1 October 2026•
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Spanish IBEX 35 Slumps 2.17% Amid Southern European Equity Sell-off
Key Facts
1The Spanish IBEX 35 index closed down 2.17% at the end of today's trading.
2Major indices in Spain and Italy experienced sharp collective declines exceeding 2%.
The Spanish IBEX 35 index closed down 2.17% at the end of trading today, October 1, 2026. Investing.com reported that major indices in Spain and Italy experienced sharp collective declines exceeding 2% during the session.
The downward price action followed a broad market sell-off in Southern European equities at the close of trade. In related economic context, Spain reported an annual inflation rate of 4.9% on September 29, 2026, which was higher than the forecasted 4.7%.