FTSE MIB Trades Near 2000 Levels

2026-04-17 07:57 By Kyrie Dichosa 1 min. read

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.



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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.
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