Ibex sees out May 1.5% higher, gaining 16% in 2017

The Ibex 35 rose 0.03% on Wednesday to 10,880 points. The Spanish index gained 0.5% just before the close, before heading downwards as the bell approached. It has now gained 1.535 for the month of May, close to its annual high of 11,135.40 points. With regards to the year, the Ibex is now 16.34% higher.