The FTSE MIB surged 1.7% to close at 48,844 on Friday, hitting a record high after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed full commercial access during the ceasefire. Oil prices plunged and bond yields fell, lifting financials. UniCredit rose 3.8%, Intesa Sanpaolo added 3.1%, MPS gained 4.2%, and Mediobanca advanced 5.2%. Luxury stocks gained in the lower-risk environment, Ferrari gained 5.2%, Moncler advanced 2.9%, and Brunello Cucinelli added 4.3%. Elsewhere, Stellantis jumped 6.8% on a new five-year AI partnership with Microsoft, while STMicroelectronics rose 6.5% on a positive Mizuho outlook. In contrast, Eni slumped 7% on falling oil prices.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 48757 points on April 17, 2026, gaining 1.56% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 8.97% and is up 35.63% 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 50108.56 in March of 2000. Italy Stock Market Index (IT40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 19 of 2026.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 48757 points on April 17, 2026, gaining 1.56% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 8.97% and is up 35.63% 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 47838.83 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 43982.49 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
IT40 48,869.43 842.49 1.75% 9.23% 35.95% Apr/17

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
UniCredit 71.81 2.63 3.80% 47.92% 143.51B Apr/17
Intesa Sanpaolo 5.92 0.18 3.15% 34.03% 131.34B Apr/17
Enel 9.73 0.03 0.32% 29.75% 109.75B Apr/18
Eni 21.76 -1.65 -7.03% 75.51% 73.28B Apr/18
Assicurazioni Generali 37.51 0.64 1.74% 19.80% 62.4B Apr/17
Ferrari NV 321.10 16.00 5.24% -17.24% 59.96B Apr/17
Leonardo SpA 57.69 -0.29 -0.50% 29.23% 39.25B Apr/18
Poste Italiane 22.47 0.40 1.81% 31.48% 32.38B Apr/17
Prysmian 121.65 0.65 0.54% 185.23% 31.31B Apr/18
Tenaris 24.42 -0.52 -2.09% 67.95% 30.32B Apr/17




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Italy Inflation Rate 1.70 1.50 percent Mar 2026
Italy Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Mar 2026
Italy Unemployment Rate 5.30 5.20 percent Feb 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
48756.51 48026.94 50108.56 12295.76 1997 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Italy

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The FTSE MIB Index Closes 1.75% Higher
The FTSE MIB Index went up by 842 points or 1.75 percent on Friday to close at 48869 points. The rise was led by Stellantis N.V. (6.72%), STMicroelectronics (6.28%) and Ferrari NV (5.23%).
2026-04-17
FTSE MIB Hits Record High as Strait of Hormuz Reopens
The FTSE MIB surged 1.7% to close at 48,844 on Friday, hitting a record high after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed full commercial access during the ceasefire. Oil prices plunged and bond yields fell, lifting financials. UniCredit rose 3.8%, Intesa Sanpaolo added 3.1%, MPS gained 4.2%, and Mediobanca advanced 5.2%. Luxury stocks gained in the lower-risk environment, Ferrari gained 5.2%, Moncler advanced 2.9%, and Brunello Cucinelli added 4.3%. Elsewhere, Stellantis jumped 6.8% on a new five-year AI partnership with Microsoft, while STMicroelectronics rose 6.5% on a positive Mizuho outlook. In contrast, Eni slumped 7% on falling oil prices.
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FTSE MIB Trades Near 2000 Levels
The FTSE MIB rose to around 48,200 on Friday, remaining close to its highest level since 2000, supported by cautious optimism over potential progress in US–Iran negotiations. Donald Trump signaled growing confidence in reaching an agreement with Iran and said talks may resume over the weekend, while claiming, without evidence, that Iran had already accepted previously disputed terms. Across the bourse, gains were led by luxury names, including Moncler (+1.6%) and Brunello Cucinelli (+1.4%). Auto stocks also advanced, with Stellantis and Ferrari rising by 1.8% and 2.3%, respectively. Heavyweight financials traded mixed, with Banco BPM (+1.0%), Mediobanca (+1.3%), Banca Mediolanum (+1.2%), and FinecoBank (+2.1%) in positive territory.
2026-04-17