Milan’s stock market ended the session sharply higher, with the FTSE MIB up 2.18% at 51,031 points. The index returned to levels seen a month ago.

Banks were among the strongest performers. Intesa gained 5.45%, while UniCredit rose 5.48%.

Technoprobe was the day’s biggest decliner, dropping 7% after the departure of its head of technology. Prysmian fell 6.9%, Avio lost 6.04% and ST declined 5.4%.

Sources: ANSA Economia.