FTSE MIB Rises on US-Iran Peace Deal
2026-06-15 16:07
By
Isabela Couto
1 min. read
The FTSE MIB gained 0.7% to close at a record 51,836 on Monday after the US and Iran reached a preliminary agreement to end the conflict.
The deal includes the lifting of the US blockade and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The agreement triggered a sharp drop in oil prices, easing inflation concerns and reducing pressure on central banks to tighten monetary policy.
Bond yields declined and the BTP-Bund spread narrowed.
Financial stocks posted gains, with Intesa Sanpaolo and Generali both rising 1.7%.
In the luxury sector, Ferrari added 4% as easing geopolitical tensions improved risk sentiment.
STMicroelectronics tracked the rally in US technology stocks, gaining 1%.
In contrast, Eni fell 4.7% on lower oil prices, while defense contractor Leonardo shed 2.8% as geopolitical risks receded.