The FTSE MIB edged down 0.2% to 53,583 on Friday, as geopolitical uncertainty weighed on utilities while lifting defense stocks. Chip stocks declined on profit-taking ahead of Unitree’s IPO, with Prysmian falling 2% and STMicroelectronics 1.9%. Utilities underperformed as higher European gas prices pressured margins. Enel fell 2%, suffering from a lar firm seeking more than $3 million in legal fees. Italgas fell 1.6%. Defense stocks gained amid elevated tensions, with Fincantieri rising 3.2% on expectations of a key role in efforts to revitalize US shipbuilding, while Leonardo added 1% after Deutsche Bank reiterated its “Buy” rating. Amplifon advanced 2.5% after completing the sale of its Indian business to Hearzap. Consolidation prospects continued to drive financials, with MPS (0.7%) and Intesa Sanpaolo (0.6%) rising after Italy’s prime minister expressed hopes that MPS would not be “dismembered” following Intesa’s takeover bid.
Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, fell to 53619 points on August 14, 2026, losing 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.30% and is up 25.74% compared to the same time last year, 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 54041.80 in August of 2026. Italy Stock Market Index (IT40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 15 of 2026.
Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, fell to 53619 points on August 14, 2026, losing 0.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.30% and is up 25.74% compared to the same time last year, 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 52885.23 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 48286.39 in 12 months time.