
London and Frankfurt lose 2%, Milan loses over 1%. Btp-Bund spread stable at 110 points.
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European stock markets recorded a negative session characterized by nervousness and selling.
Stock markets in the Old Continent are negative in a very nervous climate: amidst various fluctuations, the London and Frankfurt stock markets lost two percentage points, with Paris losing 1.6%.
Between attempts to contain losses and new sales trends, Milan is moving towards losses just over one percentage point. Nexi is bad, losing 3.9%, with Saipem down by around three points and Generali down 2.8%.
Btp-Bund spread calm at 110 basis points, euro down (-0.4%) to 1.117 against the dollar.
Wall Street startup futures remain uncertain.

Collapse of Asian stock markets led by the technology and semiconductor sectors, with Tokyo down 5.96% and Seoul 6.02%. Investors fear that Democrats in the US Congress may slow down the development of data centers and artificial intelligence.

Italy records a circularity rate above 21% but faces critical waste issues, including exports of 6.4 million tonnes and rising costs for families.

Strongly negative start for the Milan Stock Exchange and the main European markets. Thud in Asian markets, with Seoul at -6% and Tokyo at -5.9%, affected by the slide on Wall Street and by fears linked to the US elections and investments in AI.

In the first nine months of 2026, Italian companies with at least 20 employees recorded an acceleration in sales and favorable prospects for turnover. 81.4% expect to close the year with a profit, despite the increase in energy costs.

In October 2026, the Confcommercio Misery index rises to 13 points, recording the highest value since December 2023. The increase in social distress is caused by the recovery of inflation, while the labor market remains stable.

Piazza Affari reduces the negative start with the Ftse Mib falling by 1%, in line with Paris, while London and Frankfurt lose 1.5%. Spread at 108 points.