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Italian markets surge after US midterms
Italian stock markets have rallied following the US midterm elections, with oil and gas prices dropping significantly.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 9 November 2026.
The story so far as of 9 November 2026
On 4 November, European stock markets, including Italy's Piazza Affari, experienced significant gains after the US midterm elections, with oil and gas prices dropping. The results led to a divided Congress, positively influencing market sentiment. On 9 November, Piazza Affari rose by 2.5%, driven by a strong banking sector, while oil prices continued to decrease, contributing to the overall positive market trend in Europe.
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Piazza Affari leads European market gains
Impact Investors in Milan benefit from a 2.5% rise in stock market, driven by strong banking sector performance.
Sources: Rai News ↗
- Markets
Markets rally, oil and gas prices drop post-midterms
Impact Investors and energy-dependent industries in Italy benefit from lower oil and gas prices and positive market sentiment.
Sources: Rai News ↗
Sources in this story
- Rai News 2
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