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FTSE MIB rebounds 0.9% to 49,746, recovering from four-month low.
The FTSE MIB index closed 0.9% higher at 49,746 on Friday, rebounding from a four-month low. This recovery was driven by a slowdown in the bond market selloff, which provided some relief to investors. Financial stocks pared recent losses, with UniCredit rising 1.1% as it sought approval from Brussels for its Commerzbank deal, with a decision expected on November 16th. Defense stocks also recovered, led by Fincantieri at 6.9%.
Key points
- Financial stocks rebounded, with UniCredit rising 1.1% amid Commerzbank deal approval.
- Defense stocks advanced, led by Fincantieri at 6.9%.
- Utilities advanced as Italy and the European Commission are to reach a deal on a natural gas price cap.
- Stellantis edged up 0.1% amid EU-China agreement potentially halving hybrid car exports.
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