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The Venice International Film Festival opens a new season from September 2nd to 12th.
There's a moment every year when Venice, for a few days, ceases to be just Venice. The Lido becomes a meeting place for authors, actors, producers, critics, and audiences, and cinema returns to the center of the international scene.
US-Iran war returns: American raid on Hormuz, Tehran responds by attacking Jordan and the Emirates
Tensions in the Middle East resurface, and oil prices immediately rise above $90 a barrel, even as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian opens to new negotiations. Trump posts an AI-generated video of the destruction of Kharg Island.
Stock markets plunge on August 31st: renewed clashes between the US and Iran send oil prices soaring, while the Milan Stock Exchange limits the damage with Eni, Tenaris, and Saipem.
Oil surpasses $90 a barrel and is shaping the stock market. Oil stocks are the ones that stand out on the FTSE MIB, but at the last minute, they finish just below par. European natural gas...
Enel launches its new corporate campaign: energy for generations.
The new commercial tells the story of a couple who are growing together with the country, through over 60 years of change. A story that highlights the bond between the Group led by Flavio Cattaneo, the communities and the territories.
Stellantis Appointments: Arnaud Belloni New CEO of Fiat, Abarth, and Lancia
The French manager returns to the group after his experience at Renault and also takes on the role of Chief Marketing Officer for Europe. He will work alongside Olivier François until mid-October, when the handover will be completed.
Schengen: Italy extends border controls with Spain for another 15 days. Madrid responds with "reciprocity."
The measure, introduced on August 1st after the migrant crisis in Ceuta, was set to expire today. Piantedosi: "I'm confident it could be the last." Madrid, in turn, is extending checks on travelers from Italy.
September, the IPO race restarts with Anthropic: everyone's crazy about Wall Street, but some are betting on India. And what about Europe?
The main expectation is for Anthropic. OpenAI is also close behind, but it's in no rush. Most are aiming to list in the United States, a few in Europe, while IPOs by European and US companies in India are increasing. Even if...
Cybersecurity, FSB warns: AI poses risks to financial stability
Financial Stability Board Chairman Andrew Bailey warns that more advanced models could change the speed, scope, and cost of cyber attacks. Dependence on a few technology providers is also under scrutiny, while leverage and high valuations are multiplying the…
Nissan and Honda challenge the auto giants: they will develop software and control units together
The new architecture from 2029. The goal is to accelerate in a sector that has become crucial for the automotive industry, and beyond, challenging Chinese giants like BYD and American ones like Tesla.
Mercedes-Benz announces new buyback program of up to €1 billion: buyback program begins September 1st
The German automaker will be able to buy back up to 58 million of its own shares, which will then be cancelled. The operation will begin on September 1, 2026, and will end on April 6, 2027.
NASA launches the Roman telescope with SpaceX: it will map the universe.
The new space observatory, costing over $4 billion, will study dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets. After yesterday's liftoff from Florida, it will embark on a roughly three-month journey to the L2 Lagrange point. The first images…
Eni strengthens its offshore presence in Uruguay with two new agreements
Eni becomes operator of the Off-5 offshore block in Uruguay with a 50% stake and reaches an agreement to acquire 40% of the nearby Off-6
Stock markets were held back today by new mutual attacks between the US and Iran and oil rose again above 90 dollars
Renewed tensions in the Middle East and the prospect of rising interest rates are putting pressure on stock markets. Asian markets are down slightly, and European ones are expected to do the same. At the Milan Stock Exchange, Eni is keeping an eye on the market.
Intesa Sanpaolo focuses on cinema, with over 4 billion euros and nearly a thousand productions supported.
At the next Venice Film Festival, many productions supported by the first Italian bank will be presented
Taranto, a sad farewell to the former Ilva during the Mediterranean Games: bitter reflections on a once-glorious factory.
The Mediterranean Games in Taranto are an opportunity to reflect on the other symbol of the city represented by the former Ilva
Como passes the test of maturity in Naples (2-1) and threatens Inter who wins in Cagliari and climbs to the top: today Lecce-Roma and Atalanta-Bologna
Fabregas' Como scored a major victory in Naples, dominating and defeating Allegri's Napoli, becoming one of Inter's true rivals after their victory in Cagliari. Today, Roma and Atalanta have to make a splash.
Iceland said No in the referendum to reopen negotiations with the EU
Yet the country would be a perfect candidate for EU membership, with its finances in order and advanced democracy. But the big fishermen, fearing interference from Brussels, won out.
US, Trump's entry into Wall Street-listed companies is under scrutiny. Share prices are at risk of volatility ahead of the midterm elections. Here's the company most at risk.
Trump has entered many US companies, certainly not with the intention of saving them from a crisis, as has happened in the past. His interference, which has also been exploited by many investors, is now under scrutiny by judges and leaders...
White House story, Natalie Harp and her predecessors: when loyalty to the President of the United States is unconditional
Donald Trump is known for surrounding himself with people who are extremely loyal to him, even though they often have questionable qualifications. Natalie Harp is in charge of managing the tycoon's Truth Social account and, therefore, writing many of his posts, including those…
Juve were outwitted by Kessié but beat Parma with redundant players (2-0) and climbed to the top. Napoli-Como today, and Inter's trip to Cagliari.
Disappointed in the transfer market by Kessié's refusal, who snubbed Juve in favor of Atalanta, Spalletti's team made up for it on the pitch by defeating Parma and joining AC Milan at the top of the table. Today, all eyes are on...
Intesa Sanpaolo's Gallerie d'Italia: an autumn of major exhibitions. The calendar encompasses art, history, and contemporary art.
Eight new exhibition projects in Milan, Naples, Turin, Vicenza, and Arezzo. In the first half of 2026, over 434 visitors were attracted to the four Gallerie d'Italia locations, a 4% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities in a two-faced August: AI and gold return to the forefront, while the dollar and government bonds suffer
August was marked by extraordinary interventions by the US Treasury Secretary to reduce the yields of long-term bonds, which however triggered a chain reaction of a fall in the dollar and a recovery in gold.
Japan's Second Capital: Why It's Needed and Who's in the Running
Japan is preparing a second capital capable of temporarily replacing Tokyo in the event of earthquakes or other emergencies. Osaka is the favorite, but Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Hiroshima are also competing. At stake are national security, investment, infrastructure, and new balances of power...
An intriguing and refined dialogue between land and sea in the starred recipe of rice, wild fennel, lemon and shellfish by chef Alfio Nicolosi
The fragrant, fresh, and harmonious offering from the chef of the Michelin-starred restaurant Sui Generis in Saronno. All the nutritional qualities of wild fennel, known to the Greeks and Egyptians, which has become a defining element of Mediterranean cuisine.
Vinòforum in Rome: Michelin-starred chefs, eight hundred wineries, and over 3200 labels at Villa Borghese offer opportunities for discussion and experiencing food and wine as a cultural experience made up of people, stories, and expertise.
From Monday, September 7th to Sunday, September 13th, Piazza di Siena, in the heart of Villa Borghese, will host Night Dinners with top chefs from across Italy, Wine Top Tastings hosted by the Italian Sommelier Association, and many other events…
EssilorLuxottica is in a turmoil. Since the beginning of the year, it has lost 38%, and Milleri is relaunching with a €5 million buyback. But unions are alarmed.
Compared to the €323,80 price reached on November 13, 2025, the stock has lost more than 50%. Del Vecchio will step down next Monday. While governance issues remain unresolved,
Holidays are increasingly expensive: 296 million in price increases in August, with the return exodus weighing another 429 million.
€20,4 billion was spent on vacations this summer, with €541 million due to price increases. The return exodus is more expensive, and weekend traffic is at a premium.
Athletics, Technical Director La Torre speaks: "These guys represent the Italy of today and the future. We'll challenge the USA at Los Angeles 2028."
Professor at the University of Milan and Technical and Scientific Director of FIDAL, Antonio La Torre explains the Italian team's summer triumphs: "The Federation has doubled its investments, allowing young athletes to train in the best conditions." On the political controversy: "Whoever says certain things…
Killing asbestos disguises itself as a toy. Let's protect ourselves like this.
Early this year, signs of a new wave of dangerous devices from the Far East emerged from faraway Australia. Cases are also increasing in Europe and Italy. The latest alarm concerns a toy carrot marketed by a German company. The…
Risk: "Even MPS is planning a breakup: that of Banco BPM. And Intesa is giving Generali more stability." Angelo Baglioni speaks.
Interview with Professor Angelo Baglioni, full professor of Political Economy at the Catholic University of Milan. "The risks of implementing the Lovaglio plan are high, and convincing Credit Agricole to cede control of Banco BPM will be very difficult." The community…
On this day – August 29, 1949: The first Soviet atomic bomb ushers in the era of nuclear deterrence.
Seventy-seven years ago, the Soviet Union successfully tested its first atomic weapon, breaking the United States' monopoly and ushering in the most dangerous phase of the Cold War. Today, Russia still possesses the largest nuclear arsenal on the planet,…
AC Milan sold Leao to Galatasaray but defeated Venezia 2-0 to move to the top. Today, Juve, without Yildiz, host Parma.
AC Milan beat Venezia at San Siro and climbed to the top of the table for a single night. Today, Juve will try to catch them, facing Parma at home.
Melenchon pretends to cancel part of the French public debt but, together with the spectre of Le Pen, he scares the funds that sell OATs
The delirious proposal by the leader of the French radical left, Mélenchon, to cancel 20% of the French public debt with a stroke of magic immediately scared the markets and international funds sold the OATs, forcing the State to…
Digital payments are booming in Italy: over €16 billion in transactions, 88% of which are contactless.
The Bank of Italy's snapshot of the payment system between 2018 and 2025. Cards account for 75% of cashless transactions, while instant transfers and mobile wallets are growing. Cash holds firm, while Southern Italy regains ground.
Two-speed stock markets on August 28: Warsh's words don't stop Europe but slow down Wall Street and PayPal collapses on the Nasdaq (-12%).
The new Fed Chairman's comments at the Jackson Hole meeting suggest a rate hike and are dampening the US stock market. The dollar is stronger, and Treasury yields are rising. PayPal is paying for the halt to its acquisition by...
Warsh chills markets from Jackson Hole: "Inflation isn't defeated yet." He's not touching rates yet, but the risk of a hike is growing.
The Federal Reserve chairman doesn't rule out further hikes and urges Wall Street to stop looking to the central bank's words for guidance. The dollar and yields are rising, with assets most sensitive to the cost of money under pressure.
Street food conquers Italy: 4.300 businesses in 2 municipalities.
Over the last ten years, the number of municipalities with at least one company has grown by 57%, with the number of companies in the sector having doubled.
Counter-exodus: 25 million car trips. From Friday, August 28th to Sunday, August 30th, the red zones will apply.
A sharp increase in travel from holiday resorts to major urban centers is expected. Anas has suspended construction work, and heavy vehicles are banned from transit on Saturday and Sunday.
Stock markets rose on August 28th ahead of the Fed Chairman's speech. Banks and luxury goods led the Italian stock market. Oil prices fell below $90.
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh will make his debut today at the annual Jackson Hole symposium with a speech expected around 4:00 PM Italian time. Investors are waiting for an indication of the path of U.S. interest rates.
Cimbri, Unipol: "MPS will be the parent company of Italy's second-largest bank; its headquarters will remain in Siena."
In an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore, Unipol's president weighs in on the banking risk and reassures the market and politicians. The message is clear: no splitting up at MPS.
Anthropic takes Claude to labs and factories, Pentagon loses first round of blacklisting
The new Model Hardware Standard allows AI agents to control microscopes, robotic arms, and scientific instruments. At the same time, a federal judge declared the company's exclusion from military contracts "unlawful and baseless."
Artificial Intelligence Alert: Europe (Almost) Missing
The concentration of production and procurement in a limited number of markets and companies exposes the supply chain to disruptions caused by tariffs and logistical bottlenecks. Europe finds itself squeezed between Asia (rare earths and chips) and the United States…
Stock markets await Fed Chairman's message today in Jackson Hole. Oil is below $90. The Milan Stock Exchange is in the spotlight on the game of risk.
Yesterday, Wall Street continued to benefit from Ndivia's results, while the software sector revived. Marvell plunged after-hours following the data. European stock markets opened slightly higher. At Piazza Affari, eyes were on Generali and...
PayPal: Stripe and Advent withdraw, thus the $53 billion acquisition falls through
After just a month, the consortium reportedly abandoned its plan to acquire the digital payments giant. The offer of $60,50 per share was deemed insufficient by PayPal's board of directors. The stock plunged in the after-hours trading.
Farewell to Yayoi Kusama, the visionary who transformed her obsession into art and became a Louis Vuitton icon.
Yes. Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. The news was announced today, August 27, 2026, by the Yayoi Kusama Museum/Foundation. The artist died on August 14, 2026, in a Tokyo hospital.
Serie A: Milan hosts Venezia at San Siro tonight, and if they win, they'll become the league leaders for the night. Leao is scheduled to leave the club between the Premier League and Türkiye.
AC Milan make their league debut tonight at San Siro against the new team and aim to replicate the victory in Turin to go top of the table alone.
Harley-Davidson turns 123: from garage to American legend. It all began on August 28, 1903.
Harley-Davidson was born on August 28, 1903: the story of the American myth, from the Milwaukee garage to the V-Twin, up to the challenges between electricity and duties
The Fed and the Treasury, Warsh and Bessent: two different policies ahead of the midterm elections. Details will be revealed today in Jackson Hole.
All eyes on Jackson Hole. Are the Fed chairman and the Treasury secretary playing good cop, bad cop? What kind of Fed is showing up at the annual central bankers' symposium? Here's what's new already...
Generali on MPS's offer for Banca Generali: "We are willing to evaluate the proposal and its commercial and economic implications."
While specifying that MPS's offer for Banca Generali has not been "agreed upon", the board of directors of the Trieste-based Lion has said it is willing to evaluate the merits of Lovaglio's proposal and its commercial and economic implications.
Champions League draw: Inter find Mourinho, Roma head to Paris. Napoli win, Como gets a trio of big names.
The 2026-2027 Champions League draw has been made, the third with the new 36-team format. PSG will face both the Giallorossi and Como, Napoli hosts Arsenal, and Inter hosts Liverpool. All the matches. The final in Madrid on June 5th.
Stock Markets August 27: Nvidia soars (+8%) and boosts high-tech, but the risk of rate hikes weighs on Europe
Nvidia's record earnings are boosting many AI stocks in New York, but the risk of rising interest rates weighs heavily on Europe. Warsh's Jackson Hole speech is eagerly awaited on Friday.
Ratko Mladić, the "Hangman of Srebrenica," has died after serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.
The former Bosnian Serb military commander was 84 years old and serving a life sentence in The Hague for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. He led the siege of Sarajevo and the massacre of over 8 Bosniak men and boys in Srebrenica. After sixteen…
FiberCop and the Federico II University of Naples join forces to innovate networks.
AI, Digital Twin, Edge Cloud, and Quantum Technologies at the Center of Collaboration for the Digital Infrastructure of the Future
Lunar eclipse August 28, 2026: times and how to see the red moon in Italy
On the night of August 28, 2026, the Moon will almost completely disappear into Earth's shadow. Peak at 6:13 a.m., times, favorite cities, and how to see it safely.
Stock Market Today, August 27: Nvidia Isn't Enough, Europe Seeks a Downturn on the Day Jackson Hole Opens. In Milan, Generali Is Eyed, Tech Stocks Shine
European stocks fell after the US inflation data, as anticipation mounted for Friday's Fed chairman speech. In Milan, Stm and Prysmian rose, while Campari, utilities, and banks fell.
Democratic Party, Speranza's surreal stance: "The prime ministerial candidate should be symbolic: an 18-year-old or a partisan." But Bonelli insists: "Better a relative of a victim of the Bologna massacre."
To say that Campo Largo's latest proposals for the premiership are paradoxical is an understatement: an eighteen-year-old, a partisan, or a relative of a victim of the fascist massacres? Who knows, but the important thing is to lose.
Iliad: double-digit revenue growth in Italy (+10,2%), user numbers increase
Between Italy, France and Poland, the telecommunications group achieved an organic increase of 3,4% in both total turnover and service revenue.
Hot weather, Friday temperatures up to 45 degrees: then temperatures drop and thunderstorms in the North
Italy is bracing for the peak of the fifth heat wave of the summer. Friday, August 28th, will be the most difficult day, with extreme temperatures especially in the south and the major islands. Starting Saturday, the African anticyclone will begin to retreat, favoring an initial easing…
Former Ilva CEO Lucia Morselli is under investigation for fraudulent bankruptcy.
Meanwhile, the Council of Ministers has approved the decree on the operational continuity of the former Ilva plant.
Carmagnola Pepper: over a century of history, the vegetable that made a city famous worldwide, a week-long celebration
From August 28th to September 6th, it's the star of the 77th National Fair, transforming the city's historic center into a stage of flavors and collective rituals. The event concludes with a free maxipeperonata featuring four hundred kilos of fresh peppers and one hundred kilos…
Fuel: 17 cent cut in diesel excise duty until September 5th, followed by income-based relief.
The cut is worth 130 million euros and was financed through an advance tax payment on dividends paid by large energy groups, particularly Eni.
Stocks celebrated Nvidia's better-than-expected data today. Signs of easing tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices lower.
Ndivia's impressive data pushed the stock higher in the after-hours session, also positively impacting Asian markets, despite the Bank of Korea's rate hike. European markets opened higher. At the Milan Stock Exchange, eyes are on STM and Generali.
Global gas consumption hits record highs, with the US leading the charge and a new boost from artificial intelligence.
Global gas demand reaches record levels in 2025. The US surpasses Russia in exports, while AI and data centers drive consumption and Snam urges Europe to accelerate storage.
Copper nears record high as Trump's tariffs push down inventories outside the U.S.
Copper has gained 15% this year, with traders shipping huge volumes to the U.S., clearing inventories elsewhere at a time when mine supply is also under pressure.
Stock Markets August 26: US inflation under control and falling oil prices give stock markets a boost. Meta soars and expectations for Nvidia's financial statements.
Zuckerberg's settlement with the US justice system sends Meta soaring on the Nasdaq, which anxiously awaits Nvidia's financial statements after the markets close. Nearly all European and American stock markets are up. Piazza Affari nearly reaches 53 points.
Meta settles a $16,68 billion settlement over child harm, with Facebook and Instagram changing. Its stock price soars.
Meta reaches an agreement with 29 US states, ending the federal lawsuit in Oakland. Facebook and Instagram will have to introduce daily limits, nightly blocks, and increased protections for teens. California alone will receive $2,2 billion.
Intesa Sanpaolo counterattacks, filing a complaint with Consob regarding MPS's double bid: "The passivity rule has been violated." Generali holds its board meeting on Thursday.
Intesa has put forward "observations and considerations regarding critical issues that emerged from operations announced after the launch of the takeover bid" on MPS • Passivity Rule: what it is and how it works by Vittoria Patanè
Vanguard acquires Altruist for $4 billion, accelerating its financial advisory business.
The US giant acquires the fintech platform specializing in services for independent advisors. Altruist will retain its brand, management, and operational autonomy.
Intesa Sanpaolo: €8,8 million loan to Energy Power 1 to support the Arena Group's energy transition.
Green financing for the construction of a new photovoltaic system, with an innovative financial structure compliant with the green loan principles and fully aligned with the EU taxonomy
Intesa-MPS: The four crucial funds, Messina has a head start. Lovaglio responds to FT's criticism.
BlackRock, Vanguard, Norges, and Amundi own more than 10% of both banks' capital. Their decisions will be crucial at the shareholders' meetings on September 10 (Intesa) and October 29 (MPS).
Centro Software acquires a stake in Corem and accelerates growth in the HR market.
From this synergy comes Company HR, the new cloud platform that integrates human resources management, ERP systems and secure artificial intelligence for SMEs.
Qatar's gas exports plummet 96%, putting Europe at risk of price hikes.
The US-Iran war has halted Qatar's LNG supply, resulting in a $24 billion loss. European stockpiles are at a low, and gas prices are at risk.
Stocks await Nvidia's financial statements today. Hopes for increased transit through Hormuz send oil prices lower. Copper hits record highs.
Wall Street closed higher yesterday thanks to a renewed push from tech, which also provided support to Asian markets. European markets opened slightly higher. At the Milan Stock Exchange, attention was focused on banks, Eni, and Juventus.
Former Ilva, final call: the Federacciai consortium is a courageous act, but now the government must do its part.
The steel game in Taranto is entering a decisive phase: from the private consortium to the Jindal option, issues regarding blast furnaces, employment, and industrial strategy remain unresolved.
Big Pharma in the US: A golden month, even beyond Moderna's success. Here's why and what to expect.
For major pharmaceutical companies, the countdown has begun to the expiration of many of their legacy drugs, which would mean a drop in revenue. But many strategies are already underway. Here they are.
Banco BPM rejects MPS's takeover bid: "It's not a premium and it's different from our merger plan." The Ministry of Economy and Finance will not sell its stake in Monte dei Paschi.
Banco BPM unanimously blocks Lovaglio's plan to acquire the Milanese bank. In turn, Economy Minister Giorgetti assures that the stake in MPS still held by the Treasury will not be sold so as not to favor any of the offers...
Stock markets boosted on August 25 by the fall in oil prices and the rebound in high-tech and Nvidia on the eve of the results, after 7 days of declines
Nvidia will release its results after the markets close on Wednesday, but today's rebound is encouraging, as is the recovery in the Korean Kospi. Banking risk: the Banco BPM board takes a cautious look at the MPS takeover bid and the…
Apple is preparing the iPhone 18 and its first foldable phone: what we know ahead of the September event.
Apple's first foldable smartphone is expected to be unveiled in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Initial impressions praise the hinge, portability, and interface, but the lack of Face ID and a telephoto lens and a price tag that could…
Poste Italiane is expanding its Postamat network: 431 new ATMs by 2026, bringing the total to nearly 9.700 throughout Italy.
Italiane will install 431 new Postamat ATMs in the first half of 2026, bringing its network to 9.668. Since 2018, the network has grown by 33%, while bank branches are declining.
Draghi launches Rhine Group, a new think tank to relaunch Europe through tech, finance, and politics.
Mario Draghi and Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of Stripe, launch Rhine Group: from the competitiveness report, a discussion between tech, finance, and politics to relaunch Europe. From Bruno Le Maire to Vittorio Colao and Andrea Pignataro, here's who they are...
Stocks today, August 25: Tech markets are hot ahead of Nvidia, while Europe is rising. Milan leads the way with Prysmian and banks, and oil is below $90.
Anticipation for Nvidia's financial statements is boosting tech stocks, and European markets are overcoming economic D-Day fears. In Milan, attention is on banks, awaiting the Banco BPM board meeting. Eni and luxury goods are selling off. Bitcoin is at its highest...
Lego revenues up 21% and profits up 32% in 2026: World Cup, Formula 1, and Pokémon sets soar.
Lego closes the first half of 2026 with revenues up 21% and net profit up 32%. New sets, World Championships, and Formula 1 are being pushed. Focus on Smart Play and new technologies, but "AI won't create new games," explains the CEO.
Stock markets are awaiting Warsh and Nvidia today. At the Milan Stock Exchange, all eyes are on the Banco BPM board of directors.
Yesterday, Wall Street saw another slide in tech stocks, while the U.S. Treasury released another mega-support measure for the bond market. Asian stocks are recovering their initial losses, while European markets are expected to open slightly higher. Watch out…
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio leaves EssilorLuxottica and criticizes Milleri's management: "The company is managed in a detached and impersonal manner."
Milano Finanza has revealed. The founder's son is stepping down as president of the Ray-Ban brand and as Chief Strategy Officer of the Italian-French company. The key reason for the disagreement is Delfin's failure to provide collateral for the loan from...
Artificial Intelligence Speed Cameras: SafeDrive Arrives: Checks Smartphones and Seat Belts. How It Works
SafeDrive, the AI-powered speed camera that looks inside the car and detects smartphones and seatbelts, is making its debut on the Florence-Pisa-Livorno highway. No fines yet, but the future of roadside enforcement has already begun, privacy permitting.
The US-Iran Bessent Plan: gold, tech, aviation, and shipping—this is how Washington aims to economically isolate Tehran.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a veritable "Economic D-Day," a plan for secondary sanctions to target sources of economic supply and put pressure on Iran: "No one is beyond the reach of American sanctions."…
Serie A: Roma and Lazio are on the rise. The Roman teams win their opening matches against Bologna and Fiorentina.
The two teams from the capital both won the late opening match of the championship. A hat-trick from Malen and a goal from Pisilli gave the Giallorossi a 4-0 victory. For Lazio, a decisive goal from new signing Frattesi in Bologna.
MPS's request to the Tuscany Regional Government and Siena's local authorities to use the Golden Power is simply ridiculous.
Tuscany Region President Giani, also on behalf of Siena's local authorities, intends to ask Minister Giorgetti to consider using the Golden Power to block the dismemberment of MPS following the Intesa Sanpaolo takeover bid. But what would…
Stock markets remain uncertain on August 24th as they await the US anti-Iran plan, Warsh, and Nvidia's accounts: the dollar weakens, gold and T-Bonds rise.
A very busy week on the financial markets: Nvidia unveils its quarterly results on Wednesday evening, and the Fed Chairman speaks in Jackson Hole on Friday. Gold hits its highest level since mid-May, and European natural gas nears €70: its highest level since January 2023.
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian cars and steel to 50% starting January 1st.
After the failure of negotiations and the implementation of new tariffs, and Canada's refusal to bow to the "unfair and uneconomic" demands of the US, Trump announces his intention to raise tariffs on cars and steel starting next year.
Stock market today, August 24th: Europe awaits the US plan on Iran, while Milan is keeping an eye on the game of risk. Oil falls, gold rises.
European stock markets are trading cautiously ahead of Bessent's speech on economic sanctions against Iran, scheduled for today. US futures are negative. In Milan, Moncler and Nexi are up, while Avio, Stellantis, and Prysmian are down.
Farewell to Fabrizio Plessi, the artist who transformed technology into matter
A long career encompassing water, fire, memory, and electronic images. From Venice to the world, the research of an artist who understood before many others that the future of art would also lie in technology.
Bonds struggle despite Bessent's moves, as competition from massive AI companies weighs on them.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's moves ahead of the midterm elections aren't convincing investors. Meanwhile, the enormous financing demands from AI megacaps are reshaping the corporate debt market.
Employment in Europe: Italy held back by demographics and productivity, Spain a growth model. A note from Congiuntura Ref.
The latest Ref Economic Outlook provides a snapshot of the European labor market. Unemployment is at its lowest, while in Italy, demographics, low productivity, and still-weak real wages are weighing heavily.
Asia challenges the US: Alibaba launches a $10,2 billion mega-placement, while Softbank issues a record 1000 trillion yen. Stocks suffer.
China's Alibaba has completed the largest post-listing capital raising ever by a single company in Hong Kong, while SoftBank's issuance will be the largest retail bond offering by a Japanese company.
Nvidia invests over $30 billion in AI startup Perplexity
Nvidia is negotiating a new investment in Perplexity, valued at over $30 billion, ahead of the tech industry's most anticipated earnings call.
Stock markets are in the trenches today ahead of a thrilling week. The banking game dominates the Milan Stock Exchange.
Asian stocks are falling, led by Samsung and Alibaba. Oil prices are falling ahead of U.S. guidance on Iran sanctions tonight. European stocks are seen opening at parity. Keep an eye on the banking game.
Shein to go public in Hong Kong: IPO on September 1st, valued at €23 billion
Shein will list in Hong Kong on September 1st with an IPO of up to $1,8 billion. Its valuation drops to $27 billion, 70% below its 2022 peak.
Retirement pensions are slowing down but remain more numerous than old-age pensions: indexation remains a concern
The INPS report on the first half of 2026 highlights the pension developments. In light of the new budget law, opponents of the Fornero law will attempt to curb indexation mechanisms in relation to increased life expectancy.
AC Milan conquers Turin and Juve wins in Frosinone. Today, Roma-Fiorentina and Bologna-Lazio face off.
Winning debuts for Milan and Juve, but the Rossoneri prevailed, with Cissè and Rabiot prevailing over Torino, led by former teammate Abate. Juve dominated the first half of the match but then came close to defeating them in the final minutes. Today, the spotlight is on the Roman teams: La…