The FTSE MIB added 0.4% to close at 50,037 on Friday, supported by optimism over an extended ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, although US President Donald Trump has yet to formally approve the deal. The development pushed oil prices lower, weighing on bond yields and supporting financials and the broader index. UniCredit gained 1.8%, while Intesa Sanpaolo and Generali added 1%. Luxury stocks also traded higher amid improved risk appetite, with Ferrari up 0.5% and Moncler advancing 0.9%. Other notable gainers included Poste Italiane (+1.4%) and TIM (+1.2%). In contrast, energy-related stocks retreated on lower oil prices, with Eni down 0.5% and Prysmian losing 1.5%. On the data front, the Italian headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May from 2.7% in April, aligning with forecasts. The unemployment rate edged down to 5.1% in April, below expectations of 5.3%. GDP expanded by 0.8% from the previous year in the first quarter of 2026, revised from estimates of 0.7%.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 49892 points on May 29, 2026, gaining 0.26% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.41% and is up 24.46% 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 50337.05 in May of 2026. Italy Stock Market Index (IT40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 30 of 2026.

Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 49892 points on May 29, 2026, gaining 0.26% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.41% and is up 24.46% 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 48961.18 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 44505.41 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
IT40 50,036.75 211.44 0.42% 3.71% 24.82% May/29

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
UniCredit 74.24 1.33 1.82% 31.26% 142.56B May/29
Intesa Sanpaolo 5.81 0.06 1.01% 18.27% 125.97B May/29
Enel 9.63 0.03 0.29% 19.05% 115.24B May/29
Eni 22.53 -0.11 -0.49% 73.68% 83.01B May/29
Assicurazioni Generali 38.71 0.38 0.99% 20.78% 70.28B May/29
Ferrari NV 295.20 1.55 0.53% -29.95% 59.64B May/29
Prysmian 148.00 -2.30 -1.53% 161.48% 40.3B May/29
Poste Italiane 25.36 0.34 1.36% 32.71% 37.06B May/29
Leonardo SpA 54.42 0 0% 0.37% 34.76B May/29
Tenaris 26.09 0.21 0.81% 76.64% 33.61B May/29




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Italy Inflation Rate 3.20 2.70 percent May 2026
Italy Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Apr 2026
Italy Unemployment Rate 5.10 5.20 percent Apr 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
49891.56 49825.32 50337.05 12295.76 1997 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Italy

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The FTSE MIB Index Closes 0.42% Higher
The FTSE MIB Index gained 211 points or 0.42 percent on Friday to close at 50037 points. Gains were led by Banca Mediolanum (1.98%), Nexi (1.98%) and Finecobank (1.75%). Biggest losers were Amplifon (-2.13%), Prysmian (-2.03%) and Stellantis N.V. (-1.97%).
2026-05-29
FTSE MIB Gains on US-Iran Ceasefire Optimism
The FTSE MIB added 0.4% to close at 50,037 on Friday, supported by optimism over an extended ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, although US President Donald Trump has yet to formally approve the deal. The development pushed oil prices lower, weighing on bond yields and supporting financials and the broader index. UniCredit gained 1.8%, while Intesa Sanpaolo and Generali added 1%. Luxury stocks also traded higher amid improved risk appetite, with Ferrari up 0.5% and Moncler advancing 0.9%. Other notable gainers included Poste Italiane (+1.4%) and TIM (+1.2%). In contrast, energy-related stocks retreated on lower oil prices, with Eni down 0.5% and Prysmian losing 1.5%. On the data front, the Italian headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May from 2.7% in April, aligning with forecasts. The unemployment rate edged down to 5.1% in April, below expectations of 5.3%. GDP expanded by 0.8% from the previous year in the first quarter of 2026, revised from estimates of 0.7%.
2026-05-29
FTSE MIB Extends Gains
The FTSE MIB extended gains toward 50,000 on Wednesday, moving closer to record levels, as markets assessed the likelihood of an extension to the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. The two sides reportedly agreed to a 60-day memorandum that would extend the existing ceasefire and facilitate the resumption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. However, uncertainty remains, with reports of continued hostilities persisting. Across the bourse, early gainers were led by heavyweight financials, including UniCredit (+0.9%), Intesa Sanpaolo (+0.6%), Banco BPM (+1.2%), Mediobanca (+2.1%), and Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (+2.1%). Auto stocks also advanced, with Ferrari and Stellantis up 0.8% and 1.4%, respectively. Meanwhile, Eni fell 0.6%, tracking lower oil prices, and after announcing an agreement with battery storage firm Seri Industrial to develop a lithium iron phosphate battery supply chain.
2026-05-29