Top western trading platforms finished the previous week in growth zone again, despite the fact that the beginning of the week was somewhat confused in connection with the news about the results of parliamentary elections in Italy. At first, market participants were pleased by the news that, according to the results of elections, the leader was a center-left party supporting budget economy measures that are being implemented in the country, whereas the party of ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gained fewer votes. Later, this optimism gave place to disappointment when it became clear that a parliamentary coalition will have to be formed based on the results of these elections, and this process will not be easy. By the end of the previous week, the chances of holding re-elections were
discussed more and more often.

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