The FTSE MIB rose 0.6% to close at 47,609 on Friday, extending a two-day advance as markets tracked hopes of easing Middle East tensions amid a ceasefire. US and Iranian officials are set to meet in Pakistan on Saturday, fueling hopes for progress toward a potential agreement. US President Trump expressed confidence in deal prospects while maintaining pressure on Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled readiness for talks with Lebanon. The luxury and financial sectors posted gains on expectations of peace and reduced global risks. UniCredit gained 2.4%, MPS advanced 1.8%, while Intesa Sanpaolo, BPER, and Mediolanum each rose about 1%. Brunello Cucinelli jumped 5.2% in luxury stocks. meanwhile, Leonardo lost 5.3% ahead of diplomatic talks, and Eni fell 2% on hopes for normalized oil supply.
Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 47610 points on April 10, 2026, gaining 0.60% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.34% and is up 39.92% 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 April 11 of 2026.
Italy's main stock market index, the IT40, rose to 47610 points on April 10, 2026, gaining 0.60% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 6.34% and is up 39.92% 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 44248.89 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 40191.01 in 12 months time.