The president: "I'm leaving, my age brings increasing limitations" - A picture of lights and shadows: from unemployment to corruption, but also of progress made and Italians to be proud of - The call for reforms and an exhortation to …
Continuing claims for benefits fell by 53 to 2 in the week ending December 353, while the four-week average stood at 20, down 2.414.250 from the previous week.
A third of the products we will consume on New Year's Eve is produced by women's businesses: from sparkling wines to poinsettias. Confagricoltura Donna remembers it. The Milleproroghe postpones the increase in taxation on biogas and biomass
The American investment bank leads the compensation ranking among the 13 leading international banks - For 121 senior figures salaries 50 times higher than the sector average - Bank of America in second place - The variable portion of…
In traditional smoking, the brands that keep the lowest prices will be the most affected, while for the most expensive cigarettes the variations will be minimal - Hoax on e-cig vials.
Greece in the electoral campaign after the dissolution of Parliament - The failure to elect the new Head of State is fatal - It will be a challenge between the outgoing premier Antonis Samaras and the Syriza party led by Alexis Tsipras
From the Blog ADVISE ONLY - The Web has turned 25 and many things have changed: a real revolution is changing the lives of consumers and companies who, in order to communicate, have to take to the streets and interact with others in the…
The European tour in 2015 will be full of Italian players like never before: the magnificent quartet formed by Matteo Manassero, Francesco Molinari, Edoardo Molinari, Marco Crespi, will be joined by Andrea Pavan, Alessandro Tadini and Renato Paratore. Tiger Woods celebrates…
At Piazza Affari closing with a modest +0,29% - After a first half of over 22 points, sales in the second half of the year reset the gains and bring the Ftse Mib back to 19 - Best and worst: medal…
The Japanese currency rises against the dollar after the Abe government's decision to reduce the corporate tax - The price of WTI crude oil reaches $53,6/b - Brent at 57,1.
Japanese companies used to pay 34,6% of profits: now this percentage is lowered by 2,5 points, from 32,1 points in 2015 (in April, the beginning of the financial year) and 31,3% the following year - In 2016 the rate will therefore be equalized to the Italian one…
A famous ice cream shop, Coromoto, known for offering 863 different flavors (a record certified by Guinness) would have closed during the Christmas holidays due to lack of raw materials.
Oil prices are holding back - Banks moved little - The Chinese enter Saipem, today in decline after the official farewell to the South Stream project - BTPs close the year on the rise, with yields at the new all-time low of 1,88%, spreads to…
Furthermore, according to the Institute of Statistics, the sharp drop in the price of oil will have no effect on the Italian GDP in 2015.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, industrial activity recorded an economic decline of 0,5% - Between January and March 2015, however, the change will be slightly positive (+0,1%).
The number of social benefits for which the indicator is taken into account is increasing (for example, the new baby bonus is added), but at the same time the aim is to narrow down the number of beneficiaries, excluding those who enjoy benefits without being entitled to it: the…
Above all, variable-rate mortgages grew, accounting for more than 78% of total new disbursements.
From the data published by Atradius and VDA, the Czech sector has benefited most from the global recovery, while the German one still offers the greatest guarantees. In China the greatest opportunities, but watch out for Russia.
The 4-Flight project for the construction of the new generation air traffic control system starts. European tender and assignment to a group of companies led by Selex Es
The Treasury placed 3 billion in ten years with interest rates at an all-time low (1,89%), for the first time below 2 in the primary sector - The five-year rate increased slightly (+0,04) - The spread fell to 137 - Milan try…
The Treasury placed a total of 7,342 billion out of a maximum total offered of 7,5 billion. The rate of the 5-year BTP rose slightly (0,98), the 2-year rate fell well below the 0,14% threshold and the CctEu (-XNUMX).
The contracts of the plant engineering company of the Eni group with the South Stream consortium amounted to approximately 2,4 billion.
On an annual basis, the decrease is 0,8% but the number of hours of Cig used also decreases and the number of hours worked per employee increases. Labor cost rises + 1,2%
According to central bank estimates, this year GDP has contracted by 7,5% - At the end of November the inflation rate stood at 21%.
At the top of the list are the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle tablet - Among the most popular gifts is a coffee machine for the household appliances sector, Princess Elsa among the games and "I will take care of you" by journalist Massimo…
The minister announces that "fiscal measures to support SMEs" and financial interventions "to allow non-bank intermediaries such as insurance companies to increase the possibility of providing credit to companies" will arrive "by January".
According to the latest preliminary estimates by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics, inflation fell to -1,1% yoy in December, from -0,5% in November
The year that has just ended was one of ups and downs for Italian sport: disappointing in the big events (Winter Olympics and World Cup), the Italian athletes excelled above all in swimming - The undisputed protagonists were the NBA champion Marco…
After a record 2014, thanks to Alibaba's listing, even the new year could bring surprises - The American Pinterest is also among the candidates for the Stock Exchange - Do not forget Airbnb and Dropbox - Among the "minor" companies in the odor…
After the fear of the new Greek storm, the markets now seem vaccinated against the Athens syndrome and the domino effect averted - Spotlight on 5- and 10-year BTP auctions: slightly higher yields expected - Banks…
FOCUS BNL - The weak trend that continues to characterize household consumption in the euro area is one of the most evident manifestations of an economic situation that is struggling to recover, seven years after the outbreak of the crisis: in 2013 the…
Piazza Affari limits the damage to -1,15%, Madrid -1%, the other squares are positive - The banks are heavy but the BTPs close below 2%. Bot auction rates up to 0,297 - Wall Street accelerates Friday's record -…
This was decided by the Energy Authority. Without its resolution extending the supply to 31 January 2015, the statutory warranty period would have expired today.
This year a meat-based expense for eight people will reach an average of 168 euros, while for fish-based menus it will rise up to 270 euros - less heavy increases for restaurants.
It was January 1, 1985 and was created on the Vodafone UK network by Michael Harrison to his father Ernest, former president of the group which now has 400 million customers worldwide
The announcement of early elections in Greece triggered the purchases of public bonds of the first two economies of the Eurozone.
According to a Korn Ferry study, the top 5 most sought-after positions in 2015 will be Chief Commercial (Revenue) Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Cyber Security Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer
In the Southern Regions (including the islands) the "tax gap" is worth around 83 billion, or 36% of the total - followed by the North-West (27%), the North-East (21%) and the Center (17%).
The company has established itself in just four years on the Chinese smartphone market, the largest in the world with over 500 million users.
The total investment was approximately 240 million dollars
End of year press conference on all hot topics. On the state: "I removed the provision from the Jobs Act. Sending the slackers home, the Madia bill will take care of it" - "Quirinale? No problem for holding the majority" -
The third attempt by Parliament to elect the new President of the Republic also fails - Tsipras' Syriza leads the polls - The stock exchanges of Athens and Milan collapse.
Placed six-month BOTs for 7 billion, the maximum amount offered, but the yield has risen and the demand has dropped - Better result for Ctz 2016.
The new clashes have penalized production in the North African country, where the Italian group is heavily involved - Meanwhile, Standard & Poor's has placed the ratings under credit watch.
Collective and individual dismissals for economic reasons are not envisaged in the public sector, but no law provides for the irremovability of civil servants. The reforms implemented by previous governments have expressly excluded the extension to the state but not the Jobs Act which…
Stocks struggle to be admitted to trading, then enter trading and are immediately suspended due to excessive upside.
The 2015-year BTP rate and the spread with the Bund rise - The first auctions of XNUMX are also expected in the morning.
On January 2009, the Baltic Republic joins the currency union - It is the nineteenth EU state to join the monetary club and it arrives after a very rapid economic recovery - The severe crisis 10-XNUMX ended - The appreciation…
The premier will hold the press conference at the end of the year today but on the Jobs Act he anticipates that the Chambers will decide whether or not to apply the new contract with increasing protections to the public sector as well
The third and final vote to elect the new President of the Republic will take place today: if it fails, Greek citizens will be called to the polls at the beginning of 2015 - Syriza has the lead in the polls.
The Rossoneri close the Torres-Cerci exchange with Atletico - In the Nerazzurri there is still talk of Balotelli, while in midfield Lavezzi's idea vanishes: Lassana Diarra, Capoué and Lucas Leiva are in the running - Possible arrivals of Shaqiri and Ben in Turin...
Single currency at its lowest since August 2012 - Eyes on Greece: if today the third attempt to elect the President fails, early elections will start - Treasury, the first auction of 2015 is coming with 6-month BOTs and…
Sharp increase in the Shanghai Composite index (+1,3%) - The Chinese central bank allows lenders to lend more.
Allocated 5 million rupees for the development of 5 tourist itineraries: the Ganges, Northeast India, Kerala and itineraries through places associated with Buddha or Krishna.
After five years of attempts, the white flag arrived and the Taipei District Court sentenced the bankruptcy of the First International Telecom Corporation.
In an extremely varied economic scenario, Intesa Sanpaolo forecasts a new acceleration in the GDP growth rate of the area in the two-year period 2015 and 2016 with good investment opportunities.
2014 confirms the trend that contemporary art directs exchanges and investments between new markets and international collectors who are increasingly interested in recognized works from every continent.
Work, family, passions: the new Seniors inaugurate a new way of life - The mirror of a generation in a research by Yakult: how the over 55s of today live and what they want compared to those of the past…
A particular modernity, populated by angels and demons, between restless and ineffable, between conscious and unconscious, between prefigurations of death and destinies of light.
Sotheby's results 2014 in the World.
Duel between Pietro Ichino and Marianna Madia on the new rules on layoffs: the Senator of Civic Choice claims that they also apply to civil servants but the PA minister denies.
Use your smartphone like a credit card. And pay in a few seconds, in a secure manner, just by bringing it close to the POS of the shop. Thanks to NFC technology this is already possible but for now it only takes off with Apple Pay, launched…
Here is a first calendar of events to see in 2015, all to be put on the agenda - Let's start with Warhol in Brescia.
FROM THE ADVISE ONLY BLOG - Understanding the true nature of financial markets is a crucial step to become better savers - They are complex systems like Twitter, Facebook or the human brain - Here's how they work and above all what…
The social sciences are struggling to interpret today's reality and too many false truths are circulating about Europe that feed timeless populisms and nationalisms - But to really relaunch Europe, new policies, reforms and a strong injection of confidence are needed...
On 22 January 2015 Christie's South Kensington will host its highly anticipated 17th annual Ski Sale, the only auction of its kind worldwide.
The calendar year comes to an end and for Italian football it's time to take stock: Juventus are confirmed as the best, reigning Italian champions and still leaders this season - Competitive Rome, interlocutory Naples: they lifted the Italian Cup and Super Cup...
A book to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of the magazine founded by Ernesto Rossi and directed by Ferruccio Parri which for twenty years (from 1963 to 1984) represented the parlor of Italian reformism and an enlightened point of reference…
AMBROSETTI LETTER - How is the healthcare offer organized to respond to healthcare needs by optimizing the available resources? How to make health spending more efficient? And how to guarantee healthy aging for citizens and a homogeneous distribution of…
CALCIO MARKET - The exchange of loans between Torres and Cerci between Milan and Atletico Madrid is one step away from the final signings but already dominates the transfer market - With Cerci, the Rossoneri not only win the derby once again…
The collapse in the price of oil and the devaluation of the euro can finally give us the end of the recession and the start of growth, but the uncertainty of the Quirinale dominates the beginning of 2015 - After the excellent presidency of Napolitano, the hope is that the …
After losing the battle with Lvmh for Cova, Prada brings the historic pastry shop of Milan, Marchesi, to Hong Kong - The new frontier of luxury exports, also thanks to the imminent Expo 2015, is food - In the wake of the phenomenon…
Roger Ebert, the legendary film critic of the "Chicago Sun-Times" who died last year, said that "when Hollywood feels threatened, it takes refuge in technology": but is the web now a resource or a threat to cinema?
Prominent appointments in the Council of Ministers on Christmas Eve - The economist Tito Boeri is the new president of the INPS: he replaces the commissioner Tiziano Treu - At the head of the Carabinieri, the Government has also appointed Tullio Del Sette new Commander…
Just on Christmas Eve, after three long hours of the Council of Ministers (and some tension with the NCD, in particular on reinstatement), the government gave the go-ahead to the first implementing decree of the Jobs Act, the most discussed,…
Domestic demand and investments are expected to support the Central European country's growth in the coming year, thanks to Prague's ability to increase exports in a context of financial stability and a strengthening of the exchange rate in real terms - As recently…
According to the numbers published by the State Accounting Office, between 2007 and 2013 the number of Public Administration employees decreased by 5,7% - The purchasing power of public personnel also decreased - But throughout…
The decree for Ilva and the first implementing decrees of the Jobs Act (the one on increasing protection for open-ended contracts and the one on shock absorbers) will be the main dish of today's Council of Ministers - But in the program…
The Japanese prime minister thus begins his third term and will announce new measures to revive the country's economy.
The Mountain View giant has developed the prototype of its car: the first car that drives itself.
The MSCI Asia Pacific index is up, as is the Japanese stock market, pushed by the yen above 120 against the dollar - Downward correction for Shanghai after the rally of the last few days.
The boom in American GDP brings the Dow Jones to a record 18 points - The markets of Asia and Europe are also on the rise, however, where there are fears of the year-end drama in Greece - S&P is preparing for January…
The above-expected growth of the American economy strengthens the dollar and invigorates the financial markets - New record for the Dow Jones - US consumption is also doing well but home sales are not - Piazza Affari rally…
The US currency recovers against both the euro, the yen and the pound - Awaiting the decisions of the Fed: likely to raise interest rates.
This is the largest increase recorded since the third quarter of 2003 - Euro loses against the dollar.
In 11 months, investment funds raised 120 billion euros, equal to double the collection of the whole of 2013, and also gave impetus to the Stock Exchange - At the end of the morning, Piazza Affari is one of the best stock exchanges in Europe - Rise…
28,3% of foreign citizens come from the EU, 24,3% from Central-Eastern Europe and 14,1% from North Africa - The overall population grew by 1 million inhabitants in 2014.
As emerges from the monthly managed savings map released by Assogestioni, total assets reached 1.563,5 billion euro last month, up from 1.536,3 billion in October and mark yet another historic high - In the first 11 months…
Etihad Airways, a press release explains, "has subscribed to a capital increase for a value of 387,5 million euros for the purchase of a 49% stake in Alitalia Sai".
From the former CEO Luca Majocchi to prominent names such as Gian Maria Gros Pietro, the directors in office in past managements were initially asked for 1,5 billion in damages - Today the stock recovers on the Stock Exchange after -89%…
The controversial tourism sharing site will have to pay a 500 thousand euro fine: this is the antitrust decision for unfair commercial practice on online hotel reviews.
This was announced by the Insee statistical institute which thus confirms the preliminary estimate - Compared to the third quarter of last year, GDP grew by 0,4%.
This was stated in a note from the bank, recalling that the agreements, announced last April, provide for the sale to Aviva of 30% in the two joint ventures Aviva Vita and Aviva Assicurazioni Vita.
The Operations function ensures supervision of the following organizational areas: Open Access, Caring Services, Network, Engineering & TILab, Information Technology, Planning & Operations Evolutions, Global Advisory Services and Tower - Roberto Opilio appointed as head.
The portfolio being sold consists of almost 4 non-performing loans with a gross book value of approximately 380 million euros - Recover the title from Piazza Affari.
"The drop in the price of crude oil could boost consumer spending," claims the rating agency in its latest report - The previous estimate was +3%.
The strength of the dollar pushes both the yen (which passes 120) and the euro (to 1,222) downwards - Gold is also affected by the good health of the greenback, and falls to 1179 $/ounce.
An "animal rights" organization - AFADA - had asked a Buenos Aires court to rule on the detention of Sandra, an orangutan from the island of Sumatra kept in that city's zoo (orangutan means 'man of the forest' in Indonesian).
The fifth summit of member countries of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) was recently held in Bangkok, a project launched in 1992 by the Asian Development Bank which involves all the states that share the Mekong River basin.
The Stability Law which dictates the economic and fiscal lines of the Government for 2015 has been definitively approved by the Chamber: among the main changes is the extension of the 80 euro bonus and the advance of the severance indemnity - Frozen Tasi and…
