Without Mediobanca, Piazza Affari loses value and a piece of history
The departure of Mediobanca from the Italian stock exchange marks the end of an era in Italian capitalism.
Piazza Affari at one thousand but the Strategic Fund is needed
The Italian stock market continues to grow in value but remains structurally underwhelming compared to the weight of the real economy, as highlighted in the recent Capital Markets in Italy report by Consob.
Piazza Affari breaks through 45,000, gold also continues to rise
At the start of 2026, Piazza Affari reached a new record as the Ftse Mib index surpassed 45,000 points, marking its highest levels since 2000, while gold prices continued to increase.
The Stock Exchange in the Year of the Risk Has Shot to the Top of the World
The Italian Stock Exchange, Piazza Affari, marked a historic 31.7% increase in 2025, establishing itself as one of the best-performing stock markets globally.
The value of a stock market in great health
Piazza Affari is closing the year among the best international stock markets, highlighting the importance of a free market where supply and demand drive economics.
The return of foreigners to Piazza Affari
Foreign investors are increasingly buying shares on the Italian stock exchange, with over 50% of market capitalization now held by international shareholders, up from 48.6% last year.
The golden year of Piazza Affari, markets richer by 151 billion
Piazza Affari has had a remarkable year, with the Ftse Mib index up 30.48%, significantly outperforming other major European indices.