Le European stock exchanges they recover from the drops at the beginning of the session, also supported by the good start for Wall Street but still close mixed. In the United States, unemployment falls to 4,3% in January and new jobs created (130 thousand, excluding the agricultural sector) far exceed analysts' expectations, stopped at 55 thousand, thus postponing hopes of arate cut by theFederal Reserve, now expected in July. Pay attention to the next consumer price index, due on Friday, February 13, which could influence the Fed's moves. The season of inflation continues at a rapid pace. quarterly: Ford gains ground thanks to solid quarterly accounts, while Mattel collapses over 30% due to disappointing profits and revenues and Kraft Heinz suffers from the suspension of the separation plan. In Frankfurt it slips Commerz despite the good accounts.
In Europe Milan closes below par weighed down by asset management securities together with Paris, Madrid e FrankfurtAmsterdam and London are saved.
On the geopolitical front, according to the Financial Times, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky He could announce a plan for presidential elections and a referendum on peace with Russia on February 24. Kiev responds: "No announcement without security guarantees."
From the Asia Cautious indications are coming in: China's inflation slowed to 0,2% annually in January, with producer prices still contracting; Shanghai is declining, Hong Kong is rising slightly, while Tokyo remains closed for the holiday.
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In Milan it stands out Italgas, supported by purchases in utilities, while Telecom Italy rises thanks to solid results from Tim Brasil, in line with guidance.
Among the bankers it weighs Ps, despite a 2025 profit rising to 3,04 billion, following the immediate resignation of director Stefano Di Stefano as part of an insider trading investigation launched by the Milan Public Prosecutor's Office. FinecoBank, with fears related to the impact of artificial intelligence on the financial services sector, while sales also hit the asset management sector, with Azimuth e Banking Mediolanum decreasing. Also General Bank collapses despite record accounts.
The rally continues Classic Ferrari for sale after the annual accounts, Stellantis benefits from rumours about the exit from the battery joint venture with Samsung Sdi, while Generali remains in the spotlight for its partnership with Swiss Life Global Solutions and the acquisition of Swiss Life Network, a transaction that aims to create a global employee benefits network with over €3 billion in premiums under management.
Il dollar it weakens slightly (euro/dollar 1,1903) and the bitcoin falls 2,4% to $67.000. Futures on the Petroleum (Brent 70 dollars, WTI 65 dollars) awaiting US-Iran talks, while gold and silver gain ground. The 10-year BTP falls to 3,4%, with the spread Bund-Btp close to 60 points.
