The Trump administration has once again taken the fight to Canada, imposing outright import bans on a wide range of products in addition to tariffs. While Ottawa and Brussels are close to a trade agreement,
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.
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.
US tariffs hit $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Carney: "We won't go back to our old relationship with the US."
Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on drones imported into the United States. Dependence on China is in the spotlight, while the EU, Japan, and other allies will have reduced tariffs.
The European auto sector faces its third consecutive year of contraction. Weak exports, uncertainty about the electric transition, and difficult-to-sustain investments are putting pressure on margins, suppliers, and competitiveness.
The Mediobanca Research Department paints a confident picture of Italy's IV Capitalism heading into 2026: 62% of companies expect an increase in turnover and 58% an increase in exports. Quality and branding support competitiveness, but tariffs, costs, and...
Donald Trump's trade offensive didn't come out of nowhere. From Hamilton's tariffs to the Cold War, all the way up to Biden, the economy has been an instrument of national security and power in US strategy for over two centuries.
The White House threatens new tariffs if the European Union doesn't lift sanctions on Big Tech. Meanwhile, it raises its voice with Iran and reignites political debate in the US with the provocative "fourth term" argument.
The new tariffs affect 99,4% of all US imports, but include numerous exemptions for certain products, such as oil and gas, fertilizers, and some food products. Trading partners around the world have united in strongly contesting them...
The new tariffs will take effect in 30 days and would be a retaliation for alleged discriminatory treatment received by Canada. The reference is to rules on cars, alcohol, and dairy products that Ottawa introduced in response to previous tariffs…
EU tariffs reduce the share of electric cars produced in China, but Chinese brands continue to grow. T&E also calls for measures on batteries.
The Italian €2 tax on mini parcels from outside the EU has been postponed until October 1st. However, the European €3 duty on online purchases up to €150 will be applied starting July 1st. Here's why.
In 2025, automotive exports to the US decreased by 17%, while Chinese purchases of electric vehicles increased by 50%, with access to the US market becoming increasingly limited. Turnberry's trade picture is not…
While Trump's actions cannot be quantified, their impact is undeniable, and investors cannot ignore his statements because they have always had a strong impact on oil prices, interest rates, and stock prices.
New tensions between the US and Iran are dashing hopes for a deal and boosting oil prices. Banks in Milan are struggling, while Diasorin is soaring - Follow the LIVE coverage.
Hostilities in the Gulf aren't over, but investors aren't taking their eyes off everything related to silicon. Wall Street rose slightly yesterday. Eyes are on Marvell (+32%), the SpaceX IPO, Hewlett Packard Enterprises...
The agreement follows lengthy negotiations that began last summer. It will expire at the end of 2029. The clause: the steel deal could be terminated if the US fails to comply with the 15% tariffs. The EU has agreed to eliminate customs duties on industrial products…
Trump-Xi, Gabriel Debach's (eToro) report on the US and China: today, the path between the two powers is one of "competitive cohabitation, meaning competing fiercely where necessary, but managing friction points with sectoral agreements." Here...
The Chinese president urged Trump to overcome the Thucydides Trap. The tycoon: "A fantastic relationship and a great future." Tariffs, Iran, and rare earths are among the issues on the table for the White House leader's visit to Beijing.
Not just agreements on aircraft, agriculture, and trade, but also even more thorny issues such as Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and critical minerals. Meanwhile, US industrialists and lawmakers are on high alert.
A joint survey by the Italian Goldsmiths' Club and Intesa Sanpaolo shows that the Italian goldsmith sector's investment propensity remains unchanged despite international tensions and unstable US trade policies, which have pushed gold prices up significantly (+44% in 2025).
The International Court of Commerce has declared the 10% global tariffs imposed by Donald Trump illegal, dealing a new blow to the US president's flagship economic program: here's what it means
Yesterday, the US president received his Brazilian counterpart, Lula, at the White House to discuss rare earths and the fight against drug trafficking. Immediately after the phone call with Ursula von der Leyen, he made a dig: "Brussels must respect the Turnberry agreement."
The group led by Simon Hunt fell short of consensus expectations in the first quarter of 2026, but the outlook is improving. Sales were driven by Brazil and Argentina.
The European auto industry is reacting to the increase in US tariffs. The tariffs are hitting Germany hardest: from Volkswagen to Mercedes and Porsche, the big names are down in Frankfurt.
The US president will "examine the new proposal" even though it's "unlikely" he'll accept it. Tehran's response: "We don't fear war; we will fight." Meanwhile, the US is preparing to withdraw over 5 troops from Germany, and the conflict over the new...
The US president announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and reaffirms his hard line with Europe and NATO. After threats against Italy, Washington is considering withdrawing 5 troops from Germany. His quip about Cuba: "I like to finish a…
Duties of up to 100% on some patented drugs and their components, but with broad exceptions: excluding companies that have agreements with Washington and countries covered by trade agreements, including the EU
The greenback lost nearly 10% last year due to Trump's broadsides against his trading partners by imposing tariffs and against Jerome Powell by threatening the independence of the Fed. Beware of central bank reserves
The net effect of the changes could mean an actual increase in costs for many imports, analysts say.
After eight years of negotiations, interrupted in 2023, the European Union and Australia have signed a comprehensive package of trade, military, and technology agreements. Brussels is strengthening its global network to diversify supplies and reduce dependence on China and the United States.
Rejecting the stay request, the federal appeals court expedites the refund process, sending the matter back to the International Trade Court.
The decision of the US judges, apparently unfavorable to President Donald Trump, has in reality only changed the legal assumptions, potentially generating further confusion
The home appliance group is launching an $800 million public offering, backed by major financial partners, to reduce debt and fund innovation and automation. Declining margins, a saturated market, and tariff uncertainty are weighing on the company.
The Orlando Kbis provides a snapshot of the US kitchen and bathroom market, which is expected to be worth $228 billion by 2026 and is headed for realignment: fewer new constructions, more renovations. The uncertainty of tariffs remains, while artificial intelligence...
Trump's State of the Union address was mostly a self-apology, but without any substantial innovations. He didn't reveal anything new about tariffs, but regarding Iran, he said: "I prefer a diplomatic solution, but Iran will never have nuclear power." The…
On the day the new tariffs announced by the US president, who will address the nation tonight, take effect, financial markets aren't reacting so badly. Milan is slightly negative due to the collapse of its banks.
Investors remain vigilant, amid concerns about AI's impact on many sectors and confusion over tariffs. European stock markets are seen moving little. At the Milan Stock Exchange, Avio and Saipem are keeping an eye on the market.
The Milan Stock Exchange is the only Western stock in positive territory, thanks to the utility's surge on the day of the new plan. Fears over tariffs prevail elsewhere. Gold and silver are rising.
In Milan, the spotlight is on Enel, which presents its $53 billion plan for 2028. Bitcoin slips below $65.000, while gold soars above $5.200 - Follow the LIVE broadcast.
Trump's countermoves on tariffs, after the Supreme Court struck down his measure nearly a year ago, are causing turmoil among trading partners. India and China could benefit. European stock markets are seen opening lower. A…
Ahead of the midterm elections, disapproval of President Trump's economic policies is rising. Trading partners await details on tariffs.
Regarding Europe, the Governor, in his annual speech at Assiom Forez, called for a European capital market and common action on the energy front. For Italian banks, he sees an increase in profitability and a recovery in business lending.
According to Whirlpool Corporation, the ruling does not affect tariff measures applied to materials used in household appliances. But there are some caveats.
Stock markets around the world have moved higher, but the uncertainty of Trump's countermove, which intends to impose a 10% global tariff, remains. Therefore, the trading sessions are expected to be marked by uncertainty.
The US president attacked the judges, accusing them of being "influenced by foreign interests." "I'm ashamed for them," the tycoon also said, and then announced immediate countermeasures, taking advantage of a legal loophole.
While Donald Trump promises a "Plan B" following the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal on tariffs, European stock markets are celebrating, especially in Milan and Paris. Banks and luxury goods are in the spotlight. Gold consolidates above $5.000, and silver also recovers.
Trump's resounding defeat. According to the conservative-majority Supreme Court, the Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to impose tariffs. The EU: "We await clarity."
The Republican majority is creaking: yet another sign of the president's declining support. Trump threatens dissidents: "They'll pay in the elections" and will almost certainly veto the measure.
Tech appetite has returned to stock markets, and concerns about the high spending that had plagued stocks in recent trading sessions seem to have been put aside. Google is seeking $20 billion in financing. European stock markets opened higher.
India has also pledged to purchase over $500 billion in American products. And Trump celebrates India's ban on Russian oil: "It will help stop the war in Ukraine."
The European Union continues to play defense in the face of Donald Trump's surprise moves, which nevertheless signal the end of the multilateral system as we've known it since the end of the war. No trade bazooka against Trump, let's go...
Tensions over Greenland are dampening markets. From Davos, Macron slams the political use of tariffs, calling them "unacceptable": "Imperial ambitions are returning," the French president warns. Meanwhile, gold hits $4.700 an ounce, while silver retraces after...
The ACI, activated in 2023 and never used before, was conceived primarily as a deterrent in response to economic coercion by third countries. With the Greenland issue, it was raised by Macron. Here's how it could work, as...
Deutsche Bank's analysis: Europe is the United States' largest creditor. Yet this rich pool is almost double that of the rest of the world combined and represents a far more destabilizing capitalization tool for markets...
European stock markets plunge sharply due to US-EU tensions over Greenland. Milan also faces the impact of Enel and Snam's dividend cuts, while Leonardo's defense bucks the trend. Follow LIVE • MARKETS Why gold and silver are…
Following the US tariffs on Greenland, Brussels is considering countermeasures of up to €93 billion against Washington. Transatlantic relations, NATO, and European unity are at stake, with Davos a crucial juncture.
European countries express their unity and solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. European Union ambassadors have been summoned to Brussels tomorrow for an emergency meeting.
Trump announces immediate 25% tariffs on Iran's trading partners. China reacts, warning: "We will defend our interests," as tensions rise over Tehran and the U.S. considers a plan of action.
The EU has published the "Guidance Document on the Submission of Price Undertaking Applications" which provides guidelines for overcoming the duties imposed from 2024: there will be a minimum price for cars
The US Supreme Court will soon rule on the tariffs: a decision that could shake up American politics and the economy. Despite Trump's insistence that everything is fine and that the tariffs bring billions into US coffers, the economy...
In the final trading sessions of the year, silver rose above $84 an ounce for the first time, before falling and then rising again. The white metal possesses numerous properties that make it a valuable ingredient in a wide range of…
Interview with Warwick McKibbin (Crawford School of Public Policy and Peterson Institute for International Economics): “Many countries are already forming new trade alliances, growth will remain centered on the emerging world, and artificial intelligence will change the structure of global markets, making…
The United States lowers its anti-dumping duties on Italian pasta: rates reduced before the final verdict. Tariffs for furniture have also been postponed until 2027.
The new rules will remain in force until February 21, 2026, when the final decision in the Chinese investigation into European subsidies is expected.
In his live televised address, the US president took stock of the first year of his second term: "I inherited a disaster, but I'm fixing things. We were overrun with migrants, but not anymore."
Interview with Claudio Feltrin, president of FederlegnoArredo. "American tariffs have hit our furniture exports to the US with double-digit declines, but the entire wood supply chain is holding up." Chinese competition and the sector's new horizons on…
Just one year after his election victory, Trump's presidency is showing growing cracks, and his approval ratings are declining. The sloppy and unbalanced handling of the Ukrainian peace talks, the scandalous Epstein case, and the country's economic difficulties are at the root of the…
Trump cuts tariffs on over 100 food products to control prices ahead of the new election season, with an eye on the midterms. On pasta, he says, "This is an independent technical review."
Between shutdowns, tariffs, and inflation, the American economy faces a delicate phase under President Trump II. The Fed, led by Lisa D. Cook, predicts a moderate slowdown and inflation still above 2%, while hardships for social classes increase...
Here are four psychological and macroeconomic reasons why markets are seeing November as the most bullish month of the year. But what's cooking?
According to the main market indicators, 2026 promises to be a year of elegant revolutions in the world of luxury watches, some predictions and attention to duties for collectors
After Trump's "extraordinary" meeting with Xi, investors are weighing what's missing from the agreement more than what has been achieved. European stock markets are seen opening at parity. At the Milan Stock Exchange, attention is on Italgas and Prysmian.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met for an hour and forty minutes, their first since 2019. The negotiators sealed their agreement: Trump reduced Chinese tariffs to 45%, and China will maintain its rare earth exports. Trump: "We didn't talk…
Investors are exiting their chosen havens during times of heightened tension, hoping that—with the easing of US-China trade tensions—energy will be channeled into economic growth. Copper is indeed rising. Lower Fed rates, however, should…
After Javier Milei's electoral victory, the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange soars by over 20%, the peso strengthens by 9% and bond yields collapse below 10% - Follow the LIVE broadcast
The mere thought of a US-China trade deal was enough to send stock markets soaring at the start of a busy week that will bring key quarterly data and central bank meetings. Asian stocks are soaring, and so are European ones...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a deal with China on rare earths, soybeans, and TikTok. The agreement paves the way for the Trump-Xi Jinping summit in South Korea. Here's what the agreement entails.
Glimmers of agreement on tariffs between the United States and China and India are buoying markets everywhere, from Asia to Europe. France is under special scrutiny, losing its second…
The end of the current legislature will be a slow three-year period for our economy, which will experience little growth, partly due to trade tensions. Inflation will remain below 2%.
Wall Street was boosted yesterday by technology and banking stocks and optimism about relations with China. European stocks, however, are expected to open slightly lower. Keep an eye on France.
China says it is ready to "fight to the end" in the trade war with the United States, which is open to all possibilities of retaliation against Beijing. These exchanges obscure the true interests of the two countries.
Utilities held firm in Milan, while Stellantis and banks fell. Spreads rose slightly, but yields on 10-year bonds fell. Follow the LIVE broadcast.
The new tariffs would raise import tariffs on many Chinese products to 130% starting next month, just below the 145% imposed earlier this year, before the two countries reached a truce.
A survey of 1.200 Piedmontese companies conducted by the Turin Industrial Union Research Center reveals a nearly stable climate of trust. President Gay: "We have crucial months ahead of us, with innovation and industry central to Italian and European development."
It all started with an anti-dumping investigation into La Molisana and Garofalo, which was then extended to other Italian producers, with accusations also coming from American companies controlled by Italian groups, a real "friendly fire"
If 2024 closed with a new all-time high and production up 13% over 2023, the US tariffs in effect since August represent an opportunity for diversification and optimization. Organic viticulture and wine tourism should not be underestimated…
Nike beats expectations with revenue rising to $11,7 billion and profits to $727 million, but U.S. tariffs and falling sales in China are holding back profits.
The Pfizer-Trump deal on drug prices sparked a rally in the pharmaceutical sector: Roche +6%, Novartis +4,6%, Diasorin and Recordati in the lead. Billion-dollar investments in the U.S. and new negotiations with Big Pharma.
The contemporary art market, strongly international, is today threatened by the return of protectionist policies and tariffs that raise doubts about its future.
The American trade balance is rebalancing in the direction Trump intended, at least as far as Italy is concerned. Tariffs on pharmaceuticals and heavy trucks will take effect on October 1st, while the tariff on furniture has been postponed to October 14th.
Last night, Trump signed a presidential proclamation adding tariffs on timber, citing national security concerns. All eyes are on the 20-point agreement between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. European stock markets saw them open near parity.
Interview with Alexander Brown, senior analyst at MERICS, The Mercator Institute for China Studies. A sort of armed truce is underway between the US and China over Trump's tariffs, but Beijing is considering shifting its industrial overcapacity to...
Prometeia revises its estimates for the global, European, and Italian economies: weak growth for Italy, +0,5% in 2025 and +0,7% in 2026. The impact of US tariffs is weighing heavily, but the PNRR still offers more light than shadow.
Trump's new wave of tariffs isn't disrupting European markets. Wall Street is more mixed. Banks are driving Piazza Affari, but Cucinelli's stock continues to sell off.
Asia-Pacific stocks are down after Wall Street's third negative close. European stocks, however, are expected to open higher, with particular attention focused on Leonardo.
The two leaders spoke on the phone to discuss the issues surrounding the trade war: the social network will be rescued in the US, but transferred to American investors, while the tycoon is abandoning his support for Taiwan and "turning a blind eye"...
The acquisition of the California-based company, which produces the promising pegozafermin, puts Roche in direct competition with giants Novo and Lilly. In addition to obesity, the aim is to combat related liver and heart disorders.
ECONOMIC HANDS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 – How worrying are the US labor market slumps? Will the French crisis affect the entire Eurozone? And how will the ECB react? The Fed will lower its key interest rates – but by how much and for how long?
