Italian equities posted a small gain at the close of trading on Tuesday, with the Investing.com Italy 40 index up 0.08% in Milan. Sector momentum was concentrated in Industrials, Utilities and Chemicals, which underpinned the session's advance.
Top movers
- Prysmian SpA (PRY) led the winners, rising 3.37% to finish at 137.85. The cable and systems maker recorded the largest percentage gain among constituents at the close.
- Fincantieri SpA (FCT) added 2.66% to end the session at 11.97.
- Avio SpA (AVI) closed up 2.04% at 31.00.
Lagging names
- Brunello Cucinelli (BCU) was the weakest performer, slipping 1.63% to 80.90.
- Davide Campari Milano SpA (CPRI) declined 1.60% to 5.53.
- Ferrari NV (RACE) fell 1.05% to close at 324.50.
Market breadth and structure
Declining issues outnumbered advancing ones on the Milan Stock Exchange, with 364 stocks lower and 308 higher at the close; 58 shares finished unchanged.
Commodities and futures
Energy contracts moved higher in late trade. Crude oil for August delivery rose 1.82% to $79.56 a barrel. Brent for September delivery climbed 2.48% to $85.37 a barrel. In metals, the August Gold Futures contract increased 1.56%, gaining 62.65 to trade at $4,068.35 a troy ounce.
Currencies and the dollar
- EUR/USD was effectively unchanged at 1.14, with a recorded move of 0.40% noted in late trade.
- EUR/GBP registered no material change, reported as 0.85 with a 0.14% move.
- The US Dollar Index Futures was lower by 0.32%, trading at 100.72.
Overall, the session reflected selective strength among industrial and chemicals-related names while broader market participation leaned toward declines. Commodity prices, particularly crude and Brent oil, advanced alongside gains in gold futures, and the dollar eased slightly in futures trade.