Spanish stock market falls 2.25 pct, closes at 10,144 points

Madrid, Nov 13 (IANS) The Spanish stock market index Ibex-35 suffered on Thursday the biggest fall in two months, falling 2.25 percent to close at 10,144 points, down from the 10, 377.20 points of Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

During Thursday’s session, only Endesa shares and Amadeus shares rose, climbing both 0.27 percent. On the other hand, Repsol shares led falls losing 7.27 percent, followed by ArcelorMittal, Sacyr, Abengoa "B", Acerinox and Banco Santander that lost 6.21 percent, 5.51 percent, 5.22 percent, 3.73 percent and 3.68 percent respectively.

Spain’s risk premium stood at 123.70 points on Thursday closing time, rising lightly from the 122.60 points of Wednesday, while Spain’s 10-year bond interest rate stood at 1.844 percent, showing no difference with Wednesday.