The FTSE MIB fell 1.4% to close at 48,991 on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session as hopes for a swift resolution to the US-Iran conflict continued to fade. US President Trump said the truce was “on life support” and rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal. Oil prices rose and renewed concerns over stagflation. Heavyweight financials traded lower, with UniCredit down 0.9%, Generali losing 1.7%, and Intesa Sanpaolo falling 1.4%. The main exceptions were MPS, which gained 1.5% after reporting strong Q1 2026 results, and Mediobanca (+1.3%), amid plans for a merger with the state bank. Utilities also posted losses, with Enel down 1.6%. Other notable laggards included STMicroelectronics (-5.3%), Leonardo (-2.6%), and Prysmian (-5.2%). Elsewhere, Eni rose 0.9% as higher oil prices supported energy stocks, while Recordati traded lower ahead of its earnings release. On the data front, Italy’s industrial production rose 1.5% year-over-year in March.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 49356 points on May 13, 2026, gaining 0.75% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.45% and is up 22.30% 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 May 13 of 2026.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 49356 points on May 13, 2026, gaining 0.75% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.45% and is up 22.30% 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 48560.50 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 44434.52 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
IT40 49,310.89 -673.97 -1.36% 2.36% 22.19% May/13

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
UniCredit 70.11 -0.62 -0.88% 27.03% 142.56B May/12
Intesa Sanpaolo 5.78 -0.08 -1.40% 18.22% 125.97B May/12
Enel 9.72 -0.16 -1.63% 25.77% 115.24B May/12
Eni 23.67 0.21 0.90% 75.67% 83.01B May/12
Assicurazioni Generali 38.76 -0.66 -1.67% 12.97% 62.4B May/12
Ferrari NV 280.00 -1.10 -0.39% -36.45% 59.64B May/12
Prysmian 148.80 -8.10 -5.16% 166.00% 40.3B May/12
Poste Italiane 24.11 -0.12 -0.50% 32.87% 37.06B May/12
Leonardo SpA 50.00 -1.32 -2.56% 10.05% 34.76B May/12
Tenaris 26.46 0.54 2.08% 69.34% 33.61B May/12




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Italy Inflation Rate 2.80 1.70 percent Apr 2026
Italy Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Apr 2026
Italy Unemployment Rate 5.20 5.40 percent Mar 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
49356.45 48990.98 50108.56 12295.76 1997 - 2026 points Daily

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The FTSE MIB Index Closes 1.36% Lower
The FTSE MIB Index fell 674 points or 1.36 percent on Tuesday to close at 48991 points. Leading the losses are STMicroelectronics (-5.40%), Prysmian (-4.92%) and Nexi (-4.26%).
2026-05-12
FTSE MIB Falls as US-Iran Peace Hopes Fade
The FTSE MIB fell 1.4% to close at 48,991 on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session as hopes for a swift resolution to the US-Iran conflict continued to fade. US President Trump said the truce was “on life support” and rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal. Oil prices rose and renewed concerns over stagflation. Heavyweight financials traded lower, with UniCredit down 0.9%, Generali losing 1.7%, and Intesa Sanpaolo falling 1.4%. The main exceptions were MPS, which gained 1.5% after reporting strong Q1 2026 results, and Mediobanca (+1.3%), amid plans for a merger with the state bank. Utilities also posted losses, with Enel down 1.6%. Other notable laggards included STMicroelectronics (-5.3%), Leonardo (-2.6%), and Prysmian (-5.2%). Elsewhere, Eni rose 0.9% as higher oil prices supported energy stocks, while Recordati traded lower ahead of its earnings release. On the data front, Italy’s industrial production rose 1.5% year-over-year in March.
2026-05-12
FTSE MIB Falls Over 1%
The FTSE MIB fell over 1% to around 49,000 on Tuesday, giving back gains from the previous session, as hopes for a swift resolution to the US–Iran war continued to fade. This followed comments from US President Donald Trump, who said the truce is “on life support” and rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal as “unacceptable.” The development pushed oil prices higher and kept fears of inflationary pressures and concerns over economic growth. Heavyweight financials were among the early laggards, including UniCredit (-1.9%), Intesa Sanpaolo (-1.6%), Assicurazioni Generali (-1.2%), Banco BPM (-1.1%), BPER Banca (-2.0%), and FinecoBank (-1.1%). Auto stocks were also notably lower, with Ferrari (-2%) and Stellantis (-2.2%). On the data front, Italy’s industrial production rose 1.5% year-on-year in March, marking the strongest increase in three months.
2026-05-12