Spanish stock market rises 0.55 percent, closes at 9197 points

The Spanish stock market index Ibex-35 rose 0.55 percent on Thursday to close at 9,197.20 points, up from the 9,147.20 points of Wednesday.

On Thursday's session, Caixabank shares led rises climbing 4.02 percent, followed by Bankia, Acerinox, Banco Santander, Banco Sabadell and Banco Popular that rose 3.61 percent, 3.11 percent, 2.80 percent, 2.73 percent and 2.44 percent, respectively.

On the other hand, ArcelorMittal shares led falls losing 4.92 percent, followed by Enagas, Gamesa, R.E.C., Merlin and Inditex that lost 2.78 percent, 1.68 percent, 1.55 percent, 1.20 percent and 1.16 percent, respectively.

Meanwhile, Spain's risk premium closed at 135.60 points and Spain's 10-year bond interest rate stood at 1.5 percent, both showing no big differences when compared with Wednesday's closing time.