FTSE MIB Daily Analysis — 2026-08-18
Session: ClosingLatest
- Close
- 53,017.84
- Change
- -1.06%
- 1W Change
- -1.28%
- 20D Change
- 1.23%
- EMA20
- 53,043.43
- EMA50
- 52,069.93
- EMA200
- 48,152.52
- RSI (14)
- 52.8
- ATR (14)
- 532.56
- Volatility (20D)
- 11.86%
- Distance from 20D High
- -1.90%
- Advancers
- —
- Decliners
- —
- Volume
- 0
- VIX
- 15.84
- US10Y
- 4.71%
- DXY
- 99.66
The index closed lower, extending a weekly decline, though it remains above its medium-term averages.
Market Drivers
The move is driven by a broad risk-off tone, with volatility elevated and global bond yields firm.
Trend Interpretation
Price is above the 50-day and 200-day averages but below the 20-day average, suggesting a short-term pullback within a longer-term uptrend.
Risk Factors
Key risks include a further rise in bond yields and a pickup in volatility, which could pressure equities.
Bullish
In a bullish scenario, the index stabilizes above its medium-term averages and resumes its upward trajectory, supported by resilient earnings.
Neutral
In a neutral scenario, the index may consolidate in a range, with buyers and sellers balanced as the market digests recent gains.
Risk
In a risk scenario, a break below key support levels could trigger further downside, with selling accelerating as momentum turns negative.