The FTSE MIB rose 2% to close at a record 51,497 on Friday, as banks and insurers extended their rally amid speculation over a potential bidding war for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Hopes that a deal for Monte Paschi could reignite broader mergers and acquisitions activity and accelerate sector consolidation boosted sentiment across Italy’s financial sector. Among the top performers, Mediobanca gained 4.6% and Monte Paschi added 3.9%, while peers UniCredit (+4.1%) and Intesa Sanpaolo (+4.3%) also advanced. STMicroelectronics climbed 4.5%, extending gains after BofA upgraded the stock from “neutral” to “buy” on Wednesday. Sentiment was further supported by reports that US President Donald Trump said a US-Iran deal is nearing completion and that planned strikes against Iran had been canceled. Oil prices declined on expectations of renewed supply flows, weighing on Eni, which fell 2.2%.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 51497 points on June 12, 2026, gaining 1.97% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.08% and is up 30.58% 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 51652.26 in June of 2026. Italy Stock Market Index (IT40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on June 12 of 2026.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 51497 points on June 12, 2026, gaining 1.97% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.08% and is up 30.58% 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 49543.13 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 44848.86 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
IT40 51,497.21 992.47 1.97% 4.08% 30.58% Jun/12

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
UniCredit 73.30 2.89 4.10% 30.54% 142.56B Jun/12
Intesa Sanpaolo 5.84 0.24 4.30% 21.15% 125.97B Jun/12
Enel 9.79 0.13 1.39% 22.70% 115.24B Jun/12
Eni 23.22 -0.54 -2.25% 65.83% 83.01B Jun/12
Assicurazioni Generali 41.17 0.46 1.13% 33.58% 70.28B Jun/12
Ferrari NV 306.85 -3.45 -1.11% -23.57% 59.64B Jun/12
Prysmian 143.90 0.95 0.66% 157.89% 40.3B Jun/12
Poste Italiane 28.23 0.87 3.18% 51.21% 37.06B Jun/12
Leonardo SpA 53.48 -0.23 -0.43% 10.02% 34.76B Jun/12
Tenaris 27.12 -0.04 -0.15% 74.41% 33.61B Jun/12




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Italy Inflation Rate 3.20 2.70 percent May 2026
Italy Interest Rate 2.40 2.15 percent Jun 2026
Italy Unemployment Rate 5.10 5.20 percent Apr 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
51497.21 50504.74 51652.26 12295.76 1997 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Italy

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The FTSE MIB Index Closes 1.97% Higher
The FTSE MIB Index gained 992 points or 1.97 percent on Friday to close at 51497 points. Gains were led by Buzzi Unicem (5.67%), Mediobanca (4.38%) and Unipol Gruppo (4.33%).
2026-06-12
FTSE MIB Hits Record High on Banking Rally
The FTSE MIB rose 2% to close at a record 51,497 on Friday, as banks and insurers extended their rally amid speculation over a potential bidding war for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Hopes that a deal for Monte Paschi could reignite broader mergers and acquisitions activity and accelerate sector consolidation boosted sentiment across Italy’s financial sector. Among the top performers, Mediobanca gained 4.6% and Monte Paschi added 3.9%, while peers UniCredit (+4.1%) and Intesa Sanpaolo (+4.3%) also advanced. STMicroelectronics climbed 4.5%, extending gains after BofA upgraded the stock from “neutral” to “buy” on Wednesday. Sentiment was further supported by reports that US President Donald Trump said a US-Iran deal is nearing completion and that planned strikes against Iran had been canceled. Oil prices declined on expectations of renewed supply flows, weighing on Eni, which fell 2.2%.
2026-06-12
FTSE MIB Sets New Record on Financial Boost
The FTSE MIB rose more than 1% to around 51,300 on Friday, setting a fresh record high, as banks and insurers extended their rally this week amid speculation over a potential bidding war for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. This lifted sentiment across Italy’s financial sector, as a prospective deal for Monte Paschi could reignite broader mergers and acquisitions activity and reinforce expectations of sector consolidation, while unlocking valuation upside. Among the top performers, Mediobanca and Monte Paschi gained more than 3%. Other gainers included UniCredit (+2.2%), Intesa Sanpaolo (+2.7%), Assicurazioni Generali (+1.2%), Banco BPM (+1.5%), BPER Banca (+1.9%), and Unipol Gruppo (+2%). Sentiment was further supported by reports that US President Donald Trump said a US–Iran deal is nearing completion and that he has cancelled planned strikes against Iran. For the week, the benchmark index is on track for a solid gain.
2026-06-12