FTSE MIB gains 1.0 percent at midday as oil eases

The FTSE MIB traded at 49,054 points at 1:00 p.m. CEST on October 26, 2026, up 495 points or 1.0 percent from Friday's close, Teleborsa reported. Falling oil prices and easing concerns around Middle East tensions supported European equities.

Avio was the strongest FTSE MIB stock, rising 4.9 percent after Berenberg raised its rating to Buy, Teleborsa reported.

Why is FTSE MIB up at midday?

Brent-linked oil prices eased as diplomatic efforts sought to reduce regional tensions. Light Sweet Crude fell 1.99 percent to USD 101.2 a barrel. The move offered relief to energy-importing European markets, while investors also prepared for central bank decisions from the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan, Teleborsa said.

Winners and losers in the FTSE MIB

Intraday winners and losers identified by Teleborsa at 9:41 a.m. CEST included:

• Avio up 4.9 percent: Berenberg raised its rating to Buy, Teleborsa reports
• Stellantis up 2.5 percent
• Banco BPM up 1.6 percent
• Recordati down 1.4 percent
• Eni down 1.0 percent
• Inwit down 0.8 percent

Utilities, industrials and banks were among the stronger areas in the early Milan session. The FTSE MIB opened at 48,714 points, according to Teleborsa.

What comes next for the FTSE MIB

The US Chicago Fed National Activity Index is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CEST on October 26, 2026. The release has a prior reading of minus 0.04 points, Borsa Italiana lists.

FTSE MIB price data for October 26, 2026

At 1:00 p.m. CEST, the FTSE MIB stood at 49,054 points, up 495 points or 1.0 percent from the previous close of 48,559 points, Teleborsa reported. The index opened at 48,714 points.

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