Marina Lubimova
The Spanish benchmark outperformed the French index by 0.68 percentage points.
CAC 40 vs. IBEX 35: Technical Specifications
| Indicator | CAC 40 | IBEX 35 |
| Country | France | Spain |
| Exchange | Euronext Paris | Spanish Stock Exchanges |
| Constituents | 40 | 35 |
| Weighting | Free-float market capitalization | Free-float market capitalization |
| Base value | 1,000 points | 3,000 points |
| Reported change | -0.48% | +0.20% |
CAC 40 Performance
France’s CAC 40 fell 0.48% relative to its reference level. The index tracks 40 major stocks listed on Euronext Paris, including companies from the luxury goods, industrial, energy, and financial sectors.
IBEX 35 Performance
Spain’s IBEX 35 increased 0.2%, outperforming the French benchmark. The index consists of 35 liquid Spanish equities, with substantial exposure to banking, utilities, telecommunications, and energy.
Comparison With the Previous Session
- CAC 40: -0.48% relative to its reference level.
- IBEX 35: +0.20% relative to its reference level.
- Performance gap: 0.68 percentage points in favor of Spain.
Actual index-point changes cannot be determined without the previous closing values.
Market Outlook
The divergence highlights differences in the performance of French and Spanish blue-chip stocks. Sector composition, company earnings, and European Central Bank policy expectations remain relevant factors for both indices.
Key takeaway: Spain’s IBEX 35 gained 0.2% while France’s CAC 40 lost 0.48%, marking a 0.68-percentage-point gap between the two benchmarks.
Marina Lubimova
