Financial Market: Share Prices for Spain
SPASTT01ESA661N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
100.63
Year-over-Year Change
41.33%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 1/1/2024
Summary
The 'Financial Market: Share Prices for Spain' series tracks the average stock price performance of publicly-traded companies in Spain. This broad market index is a key indicator of investor sentiment and economic activity in the Spanish economy.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The 'Financial Market: Share Prices for Spain' series measures the overall stock market performance in Spain. It is a composite index that aggregates the share prices of a representative sample of major companies traded on the Spanish stock exchanges. This index is widely monitored by economists, investors, and policymakers to assess the health and outlook of the Spanish financial markets.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the Spanish National Statistics Institute.
Historical Context
This stock market index is used to analyze trends in Spanish economic conditions and investor confidence.
Key Facts
- The index is calculated based on the share prices of over 100 major Spanish companies.
- Spain's stock market is the fourth-largest in the Eurozone by market capitalization.
- The index reached an all-time high in 2021 as the Spanish economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Financial Market: Share Prices for Spain' series tracks the average stock price performance of publicly-traded companies in Spain. It is a broad market index that serves as an indicator of investor sentiment and economic activity in the Spanish economy.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This stock market index is widely monitored by economists, investors, and policymakers to assess the health and outlook of the Spanish financial markets. It provides valuable insights into investor confidence and the overall performance of the Spanish economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the Spanish National Statistics Institute.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This stock market index is used to analyze trends in Spanish economic conditions and investor confidence, which can inform policymaking decisions by the Spanish government and the European Central Bank.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index data is published monthly with no significant update delays. However, the index may not fully capture the performance of smaller or less liquid Spanish companies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Financial Market: Share Prices for Spain (SPASTT01ESA661N), retrieved from FRED.