Ibex gains 15% in 2017 and hits annual high close to 10,800

The Ibex 35 finished slightly higher at 10,783.10 points, a gain of 0.15% after hitting an intraday low of 10,719 points and a high of 10,828 points. Despite the strong performance on Monday, European markets fended off losses and showed strength in the short term. The Spanish index is now 15.3% higher in 2017.