1- Holland to vote with the anti-Europe nightmare
Today we vote in the Netherlands and all of Europe is holding its breath because the risk that the Islamophobe and anti-euro Geert Wilders will win is strong. Read the full article.
2- The Fed raises rates to 0,75-1%
The US central bank also maintained its growth forecast for the US for this year but raised it slightly for 2018, while remaining far from the goals of the Trump administration. Read the full article.
3- Piazza Affari best stock exchange in Europe
Driven by Leonardo (+7,75%) but also by Unipol Banco Bpm and CNH, the Milan Stock Exchange recovers yesterday's losses and becomes the pink jersey of Europe (+1,21%) – Sales on Ferragamo, despite the accounts excellent, Yoox, Brembo and Mediaset – And now all eyes on the Fed, which has US rate hikes on its agenda. Read the full article.
4- Istat: inflation at the top for 4 years (+1,6%)
In February 2017, the national consumer price index for the whole community (NIC), gross of tobacco, recorded an increase of 0,4% on a monthly basis and of 1,6% compared to February 2016 ( the preliminary estimate was +1,5%), from +1,0% in January. It is the highest level in the last four years. To find a higher figure you have to go back to February 2013 (when it was at 1,9%). Read the full article.
5- Lotti, the Senate rejects the no-confidence
The minister of sport, involved in the Consip investigation, will not resign: Palazzo Madama voted against the no-confidence motion presented by the 5 Star Movement – Lotti's harsh accusations against Grillo: "I don't take lessons from a convict". Read the full article.
