The FTSE MIB closed flat at 52,613 on Monday as markets assessed the impact that new strikes between Iran and the US can have on the economy. Oil prices rose, supporting gains on energy stocks, including Tenaris (3%) and Saipem (2.3%). ENI added 2.3% after reports that it was close to signing final agreements in Venezuela. Stellantis gained 1.6% as Canada’s largest private-sector union, Unifor, was reportedly set to begin negotiations with the automaker following the US imposition of 50% tariffs on Canada. Financials remained mixed amid ongoing merger activity. MPS rose 1.5% despite pressure from Consob, which received another complaint concerning its takeover bids for Banco BPM (0.6%) and Generali-controlled (1.0%) Banca Generali. On the downside, defense stocks underperformed, led by Avio (-2.9%) and Leonardo (-2.2%) following news that defense contractor Noble Supply & Logistics had filed for bankruptcy. Utilities also weakened amid higher European gas prices.
Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, fell to 52613 points on August 31, 2026, losing 0.01% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.49%, though it remains 24.06% higher than a year ago, 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 54041.80 in August of 2026. Italy Stock Market Index (IT40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on September 1 of 2026.
Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, fell to 52613 points on August 31, 2026, losing 0.01% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.49%, though it remains 24.06% higher than a year ago, 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 52125.97 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 47312.41 in 12 months time.