The Ibex, on the verge of 8,000 points thanks to a soaring banking sector after the BBVA operation

The Ibex rises more than 2% (+ 2.4%. 7,964 points) driven by the tremendous rise in banking after the operation of BBVA, which has sold its business in the US for 9.7bn euros. BBVA shoots up 15% and Sabadell, which is seen as a possible takeover, advances 14%. Bankinter and Santander appreciated 5%, while Bankia and CaixaBank increased 3%.