The FTSE MIB gained 0.3% to close at 41,724 on Monday, supported by bank stocks as investors looked ahead to Thursday’s European Central Bank meeting. Rates are expected to remain unchanged, with eurozone inflation still contained. Softer fragmentation concerns in the Eurozone provided a supportive backdrop for equities as the yield on longer BTPs fell sharply. In Milan, Banco BPM (+4%) jumped after reports suggested it may be exploring a business combination with Cr