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Recent protests across Madrid over public education and housing have drawn tens of thousands of participants, highlighting deep societal tensions. For quantitative traders, such events are not merely news headlines; they can create measurable market signals that affect asset prices, volatility, and liquidity. Understanding how to translate social unrest into data‑driven models is essential for maintaining an edge in fast‑moving markets. The Market Reaction to Large‑Scale Protests When a city the size of Madrid experiences mass demonstrations, investors often reassess risk exposure to Spanish equities, sovereign bonds, and the euro....