European and Italian stock markets are experiencing fractional declines in the final trading session of the week, as investors weigh economic data and geopolitical factors.
As of 10:20 AM local time, the FTSEMib index was down 0.52% at 45,984 points, fluctuating between a low of 45,863 and a high of 46,229. The FTSE Italia All Share index similarly fell, dropping 0.48%. The FTSE Italia Mid Cap decreased by 0.13%, and the FTSE Italia Star was down 0.2%.
Bitcoin’s value has rebounded to $66,500 (approximately €56,000).
The spread between Italian and German 10-year government bonds (BTP-Bund) narrowed to 60 basis points, while the yield on the Italian 10-year BTP remains below 3.4%.
The euro has depreciated to $1.185.
Gold prices have approached $5,000, and silver has surpassed $77.50.
Selling pressure is dominating the banking sector.
Notable declines include BPER Banca, which fell 1.71% to €12.035, and Popolare di Sondrio, down 1.7% to €17.37.
Generali is performing positively. Shares of the insurance company gained 1.47% to €35.14. Analysts at Citigroup have initiated coverage of Generali with a price target of €43.40 and a “buy” rating.
Prysmian is experiencing a significant downturn, falling 5.75% to €95.90.
Among MidCap stocks, Cementir Holding is showing a negative performance, dropping 4.96% to €17.24 following the release of preliminary 2025 financial results.
