A new tile comes crashing down Business Square. The CEO of Eni Paolo scaroni he is being investigated for international corruption as part of the investigation into an alleged maxi-bribe of almost 200 million euros for Saipem contracts in Algeria. Eni closed down by 4,62% and sent the Ftse Mib -1,22% into the red, worst in Europe, also sunk by the new upward escalation of the spread. Saipem instead runs +5,26%.
Searches and investigations continue Mps front which, thanks to Viola's reassurances on derivatives (There are no other Santorinis), rises by 4,08%. In the Fonsai house, on the other hand, the children of Salvatore Ligresti, Paolo, Jonella and Giulia, also ended up among the suspects for patrimonial infidelity. The three were already under investigation by the Turin Public Prosecutor's Office for false accounting and obstacle to the activity of the supervisory bodies. The Guardia di Finanza searched the homes of six of the seven suspects, including those of Jonella and Giulia Ligresti, while Paolo Ligresti's home, which is said to be abroad at the moment, has not been searched.
Negative too other European Stock Exchanges weighed down by the weak start in light red of Wall Street with the exception of Frankfurt (+0,13%). Paris loses 1,15%, London 1,06%. At the close of Europe, the Dow Jones lost 0,85% and the Nasdaq 0,89%.
Le Draghi's words, which kept the cost of money at 0,75%, did not reassure the mood of the markets: the Eurozone economy continued to be weak in the fourth quarter of 2012 and in the first part of 2013 and "a slow recovery ” will only be possible during 201. “Risks continue to prevail over growth prospects”. For this reason, the Eurotower will continue its accommodating monetary policy.
The euro falls against the dollar to 1,3396 (-0,94%) and WTI oil dropped 0,63% to 96,04 dollars per share. The Btp Bund spread returns to touch 300 basis points after Draghi's words with a yield of 4,58% to then close in the 297 area and a yield of 4,57%.
Also among the worst in the FtseMib in Piazza Affari Snam -2,16%, Banco Popolare -2,13%, Bpm -2,02%, Azimut -1,99%. Among the best stocks of the Ftse Mib Impregilo +4,47% to 4,022 euros which benefits from the takeover bid announced by Salini yesterday evening at 4 euros and from Gavio's countermoves. The manufacturer which holds 29,9% of Impregilo is ready to formally evaluate the takeover bid launched by Salini but for the moment all roads are open. Fiat +2,72% and Pirelli +1,45%.
