European stock markets are in the green. Industrial production fell 1.3% in June.

European stock markets are trading in positive territory, with little change following the latest data published by Eurostat, according to which EU gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while industrial production in June 2025 decreased by 1.3% compared to the previous month.

Milan rose 0.8%, taking the lead in Europe, followed by Madrid. London is the exception, falling below par.

The best performing stocks on the Milan Stock Exchange are Buzzi, Telecom, and Leonardo, which is rising like the entire defense sector in Europe.

Investors expect the rearmament to continue after the Alaska summit. The worst performers are luxury brands Moncler and Cucinelli.

The trend is global: the sector has reportedly lost around 50 million customers in two years, especially in China.