Italy Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE MIB Outlook for Dec 15–19, 2025 as Banks, Budget Politics and the ECB Take Center Stage
Italy’s FTSE MIB ended the week near 43,500, up about 0.2% despite sharp swings. Bank stocks drove early gains Friday, briefly lifting the index above 44,000, but equities closed down 0.44% as risk sentiment faded. Monte dei Paschi di Siena stayed in focus amid a CEO probe and merger speculation. Fitch upgraded Banco BPM and BPER’s ratings.