The FTSE MIB fell 1% to 44,152 on Friday as rising oil prices raised inflation concerns, fueling expectations of a more hawkish ECB stance. The Middle East conflict, with no signs of de-escalation, intensified energy supply fears and pushed oil higher. Higher inflation expectations from soaring energy commodity prices drove BTP yields up, pressuring the financial sector. UniCredit lost 1.2%, Intesa Sanpaolo fell 2.1%, BPER dropped 3.8%, and MPS declined 2.7%. The tech and communications sector also underperformed, with STMicroelectronics down 5.1% and TIM losing 2.7%. Heavyweight laggards included Ferrari (-2.1%) and Stellantis (-1.9%). In contrast, defence stock Leonardo rose 3.4% on ongoing geopolitical tensions, while Eni gained 1.5% on higher oil prices.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, fell to 44172 points on March 6, 2026, losing 0.97% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 5.66%, though it remains 14.46% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Italy. Historically, the Italy Stock Market Index (IT40) reached an all time high of 50108.56 in March of 2000. Italy Stock Market Index (IT40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 8 of 2026.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, fell to 44172 points on March 6, 2026, losing 0.97% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 5.66%, though it remains 14.46% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Italy. The Italy Stock Market Index (IT40) is expected to trade at 43791.98 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 38990.86 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
IT40 44,152.26 -456.29 -1.02% -5.70% 14.41% Mar/06

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
UniCredit 66.12 -0.81 -1.21% 28.16% 143.51B Mar/07
Intesa Sanpaolo 5.20 -0.11 -2.09% 8.64% 131.34B Mar/07
Enel 9.41 -0.06 -0.60% 35.52% 111.75B Mar/07
Eni 20.53 0.31 1.51% 50.59% 73.28B Mar/07
Ferrari NV 301.60 -6.50 -2.11% -25.92% 67.48B Mar/07
Assicurazioni Generali 33.13 -0.62 -1.84% 3.86% 63.04B Mar/07
Leonardo SpA 58.62 1.92 3.39% 36.33% 39.25B Mar/07
Poste Italiane 21.55 -0.34 -1.55% 34.35% 35.12B Mar/07
Prysmian 99.10 0.50 0.51% 88.05% 32.95B Mar/07
Tenaris 22.61 -0.07 -0.31% 34.66% 30.32B Mar/07




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Italy Inflation Rate 1.60 1.00 percent Feb 2026
Italy Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Feb 2026
Italy Unemployment Rate 5.10 5.50 percent Jan 2026

Italy Stock Market Index (IT40)
The FTSE MIB (Milano Indice di Borsa) Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 40 leading and most liquid and companies listed on the Borsa Italiana. It is a free floating, capitalization-weighted index. The base value of the FTSE MIB Index was set at the level of the MIB 30 Index at the close of trading on October 31, 2003 at 10644 points..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
44171.51 44608.55 50108.56 12295.76 1997 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Italy

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The FTSE MIB Index Closes 1.22% Lower
The FTSE MIB Index dropped -543 points or 1.22 percent on Friday to close at 44066 points. Losses were led by STMicroelectronics (-5.06%), Bper Banca (-3.58%) and Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (-3.03%).
2026-03-06
FTSE MIB Slips Amid Inflation Fears
The FTSE MIB fell 1% to 44,152 on Friday as rising oil prices raised inflation concerns, fueling expectations of a more hawkish ECB stance. The Middle East conflict, with no signs of de-escalation, intensified energy supply fears and pushed oil higher. Higher inflation expectations from soaring energy commodity prices drove BTP yields up, pressuring the financial sector. UniCredit lost 1.2%, Intesa Sanpaolo fell 2.1%, BPER dropped 3.8%, and MPS declined 2.7%. The tech and communications sector also underperformed, with STMicroelectronics down 5.1% and TIM losing 2.7%. Heavyweight laggards included Ferrari (-2.1%) and Stellantis (-1.9%). In contrast, defence stock Leonardo rose 3.4% on ongoing geopolitical tensions, while Eni gained 1.5% on higher oil prices.
2026-03-06
FTSE MIB Trades Higher
The Italian FTSE MIB rose to around 44,900 on Friday, trimming losses from the previous session and moving in line with its European peers as investor sentiment was lifted after the energy market rally took a breather. However, the situation in the Middle East remains uncertain, with the conflict involving Iran showing no signs of easing. Investors remained cautious amid the impact of higher oil prices on inflationary pressures, fueling expectations that the ECB could adopt a more hawkish stance. Defence stock Leonardo was among the top gainers, rising more than 2%, while other notable performers included Prysmian (+2.2%), UniCredit (+1.2%), Enel (+1%), Eni (+1.3%), and Buzzi Unicem (+1.6%). For the week, the benchmark index is set for a decline of almost 5%, breaking a two-week consecutive gain.
2026-03-06