1- Draghi: "Rates unchanged, inflation is there but it's not enough"
The number one of the ECB reiterates the need to maintain a high level of monetary stimulus, even if the Eurotower technicians have raised their estimates on GDP for 2017-2018 (+1,8% and +1,7%) and on inflation of the euro area at 1,7% and 1,6% – This goes on until December but from April bond purchases drop to 60 billion/month. Piazza Affari turns positive, banks are up sharply. Read the full article.
2-Dragons warm up the bags. In Milan leap of banks and post offices
European stocks close higher with the exception of London. After the ECB meeting which confirmed the stimulus to the economy, Bper, Ubi and Mediobanca take off from Piazza Affari. Parmalat runs. On the opposite front, Stm recovered in closing after the mid-day crash. The euro rises against the dollar, the spread is slightly decreasing but the yield of the Btp jumps. Bad day for oil. Read the full article.
3-Inclusion income, yes final of the Senate: the delegation to the government
The Rei provides up to 480 euros to support 1,8 million people - It will be linked to ISEE and active employment policies - Poletti: "Historic step". Read the full article.
4- Ancona: a bridge on the A14 collapses, 2 dead
A bridge, number 167, collapsed on the A14 motorway at km 235+800, near Camerano (Ancona), between Loreto and Ancona Sud - Two dead and two injured - The motorway is closed to traffic in both directions . Article and video.
5- Geneva Motor Show at the start: the car accelerates towards the future
Climate made electric not only by the many novelties on display but by the blitz of Tavares (Psa) on Opel and by the intervention of Marchionne which opens up to new great agreements – Fabulous Ferrari Superfast 812 – Pirelli launches the digital tyre. Read the full article.
