According to the analysis by Ref Ricerche, in the second quarter of 2024 Italy shows modest growth with a slightly increasing GDP, mainly supported by tourism, which reaches a historical record. While industry struggles to take off, the service sectors and…
The summer of 2024 has brought mixed signals for the Eurozone economy. Falling inflation was not enough to revive growth, with industry in difficulty and services recovering. The latest analysis by Ref Ricerche explains why
Two record-breaking monetary moves will hardly be enough to solve the problems of the world's second largest economic power. At the conclusion of the Communist Party Plenum, the new objectives of Xi, called the "true reformer", emerged
THE CLOCKS OF THE ECONOMY OF JULY 2024 – Why can we exclude a recession? Can we expect a correction in the stock markets? What was the role of the 'Magnificent Seven' in Wall Street prices? Why did the stock markets rise both in…
THE CLOCKS OF THE ECONOMY OF JUNE 2024 – What factors are behind the stability of the Italian economy? Why is growth virtuous? Is export gaining market share? Is the quality of exported goods increasing? Is GDP more dynamic than it seems? Why…
Are there cracks in the American economy? And China? Will others arrive after the ECB's first rate cut? Why did BTP yields rise instead? What effects will the result of the European elections have on the euro? Tomorrow on FIRSTonline…
Relaunching the European Union is possible but we need to dust off the famous Delors triangle by updating it. This is what two excellent economists like Messori and Buti suggest
E-commerce in Italy is not an enemy, but a growth engine worth over 133 billion euros and generates 7% of GDP. Netcomm research data, in collaboration with Althesys
Interview with Gregorio De Felice, Chief Economist of Intesa Sanpaolo. The first Italian bank remains among the few large companies to boast a highly relevant studies and research office which is increasingly involved in the life of…
What does the economic future hold for us? Is inflation really under control? How to deal with the fall in raw materials? And what will be the fate of the dollar and the world stock markets? Tomorrow on FIRSTonline the Lancets of the economy by Fabrizio Galimberti and Luca…
Despite the weak performance of the world economy and the risks linked to inflation and geopolitical conflicts, international financial markets show confidence, driven by the prospects of less restrictive monetary policies. The Bank of Italy financial stability report
THE CLOCKS OF THE ECONOMY OF APRIL 2024 – Manufacturing has emerged from torpor: what are the reasons? The signs of recovery are unanimous throughout the world: should we review the forecasts upwards? Why do the markets give more confidence to Italy? What are the…
High tension in Caracas: Nicolas Maduro's veto of the opposition's candidacy has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Argentina and raises strong doubts about the regularity of the elections. The country has been experiencing a deep crisis for over 10 years
39 years ago, at the end of a lesson at the faculty of economics, the economist Ezio Tarantelli was killed by machine gun fire. His fault was that of having participated in the agreements on the cutting of the escalator shots
There is a lot of talk about technology and electronic money up to cryptocurrency but few know the history of the banknote and who introduced it: the economist John Law
Combining economics with music and poetry to understand the mega-trends of the future: this is what the Nord Est Foundation will do on Thursday 21 March in Venice on the initiative of its scientific director Luca Paolazzi in an unprecedented "BellaMente" event
THE CANCELS OF THE ECONOMY OF MARCH 2024 – What are the reasons for the German economy's trouble? Italy records higher growth than the Eurozone, lower inflation, and sharply declining spreads: how can this be explained? The strong stability of the US economy will influence…
The conference "Development and the banking system" organized by Banca Popolare di Sondrio turned the spotlight on the challenges of the sector. Focus on realigning bank profitability with credit to the real economy and on the fundamental role of local banks
Tomorrow on FIRSTonline the Lancette dell'economia, the historic column by Fabrizio Galimberti and Luca Paolazzi, will answer the main questions on the near future of the Italian, European, American and Chinese economy
The Paris Organization: it is necessary to reduce spending on higher social security checks. And then: "The debt must be taken on a more prudent path"
The 54th edition of the Forum deals with climate change. A document prior to the 200 events talks about upcoming global catastrophes.
THE CLOCKS OF THE ECONOMY OF JANUARY 2024 – What are the geopolitical risks that threaten a year of modest growth? What factors will anticipate or delay the decline in rates? Is the soft landing of the American economy confirmed? What is behind the stability of employment and…
In Italy, labor productivity is stagnant, with economic growth lower than other European countries. For the Bank of Italy, investments are the decisive lever to provide a shake-up, particularly in intangible assets
2023 has overcome recession fears with moderate growth. In 2024, inflation falls, but central banks navigate their policies uncertainly with the possibility of surprises in financial markets. The point on the economic situation by…
We publish the text of the speech by Professor Maria Cristina Marcuzzo, academic of the Lincei, carried out in the Library of the Chamber of Deputies on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith. It is a journey into the thought of the father of modern economics and into…
In the economy, as in justice, schools and healthcare, the Meloni Government has done little or nothing and in foreign policy it has been Atlanticist but fluctuating on Europe - Without real reforms the experience of the right in Government will be...
The World Climate Conference opens today in Dubai. Alarms for rising temperatures and the effects on the world economy. 198 countries present and 70 thousand delegates
Fourth episode, broadcast in 16 languages, of the Financial Guide by FIRSTonline and REF Ricerche with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisor - Luca Filippa, General Director of Consob, intervenes - The three central objectives of the State's intervention in…
The European Commission forecasts Italian GDP growth of 0,7% in 2023, 0,9% and 1,2% in 2025. Inflation is forecast at 6,1% in 2023 and 2,3% in 2025
THE CANCELS OF THE ECONOMY OF NOVEMBER 2023 – What are the reasons for the discrepancy between a weak economy and strong employment? “High rates and for longer”: why was the markets' new mantra short-lived? What are the reasons…
The labor market is holding up with employment rising especially in the Center and North, but in the South there remains an unused workforce. The report on the economy in the Italian regions by Bank of Italy
The scenarios of the Italian autumn of 2023 in reference to the economy, technology and politics are the theme of the conference promoted for Tuesday 24 October by Castagneto Banca 1910 at the Terme di Pisa. Three papers will be at the center of the conference,…
During a hearing on Nadef Bankitalia, amidst uncertainty and high risks, he paints a problematic scenario for economic activity and calls for maximum prudence in budget policy otherwise "the uncertainties could worsen"
An economics professor at Harvard, Goldin was recognized for having "increased our knowledge of women's participation in the labor market." Third woman winner after Elinor Ostrom in 2009 and Esther Duflo in 2019. All the winners of the edition…
The 2023 report highlights how the number of longennials will continue to grow and that the aging of the population is also a strategic factor for the employment, production and social system
Rome, which would have what it takes to attract capital, provide wealth and jobs, remains dramatically behind in Europe but also in the rest of the country, especially in Milan. The Bank of Italy study
The single SEZ for the entire South from 2024 will spark a new debate on the industrialization of the South. Opportunities for Italian and foreign entrepreneurs and some political risks for the Government
The Bank of Italy stops in Florence on its journey to raise awareness of the economy and promote financial culture. From Thursday 21 September three days with experts and politicians led by DG Signorini
Some verses of the Divine Comedy become the starting point for thinking not only about money but also about laws, institutions and behaviors. Dialogue between Luigi Federico Signorini of the Bank of Italy and Antonio Patuelli of the Abi
THE CLOCKS OF THE ECONOMY OF SEPTEMBER 2023 – Are China's difficulties in restarting long-lasting and a symptom of a real crisis? How much will they be able to influence the rest of the world? In the USA, solid growth will hold even when the 'treasure' of savings...
Le Lancette dell'economia, a historic column by Fabrizio Galimberti and Luca Paolazzi, will respond to the main current economic and financial issues on Saturday 16 September
After two months of recovery, industrial production returns to negative. In trend terms the overall index decreased by 2,1%
Allianz forecasts Chinese GDP growth of +5,3% in 2023 and +4,7% in 2024. Downward revisions come from the dynamics of private consumption, investments and imports
The latest trend of Ref Ricerche certifies the slowdown of the European economy. Even the Italian data, going against the trend in the first part of the year, shows a slowdown
The worsening of the Italian economy is reflected in the Milan Stock Exchange which ends up in red (-0,6%) and is among the worst in Europe together with the German one
There are always few charging stations for electric cars on the highways. An updated studio and the South free of electrical power points
From the extra tax on banks to the shadow of the assets and the return of the Treasury to Telecom, not to mention the new rules of big finance, the summer has laid bare all the approximation and amateurism of the Meloni government with a marked propensity…
Le Lancette dell'economia, the historic column by Fabrizio Galimberti and Luca Paolazzi, will respond on Saturday 12 August to the main current economic and financial topics. From recession or growth, to inflation, interest rates and stock market trends
Presented the Football Report 2023 of the Football Federation. In the 21-22 season the top 100 Italian clubs lost 3,3 million per day on average. The debt of professional football is 5,6 billion. Here is all the data
In trend terms, GDP grew by 0,6%, representing the tenth consecutive quarterly growth. The primary and industrial sector is down, services are growing moderately.
Institutions and businesses met at the MEF to discuss the results of the 2022-2023 Report. The survey shows that, despite the economic shocks, Italian companies have invested heavily in the last two years, thanks also to public support, with the idea of…
A year has passed since the fall of the Draghi government due to the political crime signed by Conte, Salvini and Forza Italia but SuperMario's legacy has not been completely lost: both in economic policy and in support for Ukraine. AND…
Interview with Mario Noera, Bocconi economist. The season of high rates is a serious problem for Italy which carries the weight of an enormous debt. The opposition should have jumped on the Green Deal in its entirety instead the project was…
Nine Italian regions are placed in the third band, eight in the fourth and four in the last band, a sort of Dantesque group. This is the verdict of the RAI (Regional Attractivness Index) elaborated by the Nord Est Foundation on the basis of 26 parameters grouped into…
In Scampia, in the Neapolitan neighborhood made famous by Roberto Saviano's book and fiction, an energy community is being planned. Toscani has put his signature on a work dedicated to young people.
Seven years after the British referendum, the numbers mercilessly nail Brexit to the most blatant of failures. Other than more wealth, Brexit has brought less growth, more inflation and more poverty to the British. But where have the leaders gone…
Fondazione Nord Est presented the 2023 Report “The map of infinite possibilities. Unexpressed forces, useful tools and fruitful paths” at the Rita Levi-Montalcini Campus auditorium in Evotec, in Verona.
The country that was considered to have a beacon for democracy in the region is facing major unrest between the security forces and supporters of Ousmane Sonko, the presidential candidate that the government intends to stop with…
The hands of the economy in June 2023 - The Italian economy is growing more - or slowing down less - than in the Eurozone: what factors explain this performance? And what other stumbling blocks lie in wait for the world economy? Why China's Rebound Not…
Mario Deaglio presented the Report on the post-global world of the Einaudi Center with Intesa Sanpaolo. A key to understanding the complexity of the current season and taking into account the needs of the planet
"How to restart" the new book by Giovanna Melandri talks about economics and finance with an impact. Change is possible, here's what you can do
INTERVIEW WITH FRANCO MOSCONI, Full Professor of Economics and Industrial Policy at the University of Parma - "The area affected by the flood is wider than that of the 2012 earthquake but the strength of Emilia-Romagna can be found in the words of President Mattarella according to which…
In the Economic Bulletin, the ECB reports the collapse of loans to households and businesses, to the lowest level in the last 20 years. GDP will continue to grow also in the second quarter
Even at the G7 of Economy Ministers there were no significant steps forward in having the materials useful for the ecological transition available. Hopefully in the next Hiroshima summit.
Will there really be a flight from deposits around the world, paving the way for bank insolvencies and a credit crunch heralding a violent recession? Tomorrow the Lancette dell'Economia by Fabrizio Galimberti and Luca Paolazzi will answer
According to the analysis center, the difficulties deriving from the energy crisis have been overcome. Here are the factors of change - positive and negative - that emerge for Italy and on the international scene
THE HANDS OF THE ECONOMY OF APRIL 2023 - Why did the Monetary Fund leave the 2023 estimates unchanged despite the stumbles of the banks? Headline inflation falls and core inflation rises: why the ups and downs? What are the risk factors for…
In addition to the conflict in Ukraine, the potentially adverse elements concern the timing of implementation of the PNRR, global financial tensions, the persistence of inflation and climate and environmental risks
The increase in oil prices does not stop, which can slow down the economy and lead to a new tightening of monetary policy - Latest act of Credit Suisse: the meeting in Zurich - The car restarts
A debate at the Anti-corruption Master's degree at the Tor Vergata University in Rome highlighted the link between ethics and economics
THE HANDS OF THE MARCH 2022 ECONOMY - What are the causes of the stability of the economies? And what are the factors that could spoil these gusts of recovery? Will China continue on past growth paths? Central banks, spurred on by inflation…
Recovery, inflation, rates, central banks, stock exchanges, exchange rates: on Saturday Galimberti and Paolazzi's hands on the economy will explain on FIRSTonline where the economy is going
After 15 years of negotiations, an agreement on the protection of the oceans has been reached at the UN. The era of savage exploitation is over. Sandro Carniel oceanographer of the CNR explains what he establishes and what can change now
Parliament approves a resolution in favor of the green industrial plan. The contents will be known in mid-March
Giorgio Ruffolo died in Rome. He was 96 years old. Socialist and reformist, he was a parliamentarian for a long time and minister several times
This year, India's GDP will overtake that of the UK and by 2023, India's population will overtake China's - Despite the Adani scandal, Western investors have not abandoned the Indian Stock Exchange
Recession or economic recovery? How do you explain the recovery of the Stock Exchanges and how long will it last? These and other questions will be answered tomorrow by the Hands of the February 2023 economy
The last week of the electoral campaign opens in Lazio. Between lights and shadows, the Region's economy is doing better than expected but is still seriously lagging behind on health care and waste
Pasinetti, who died at the age of 93, was not known to the general public but he was one of the greatest economists of our time, an academic of the Lincei, a convinced Keynesian and far from the mainstream: he really would have deserved the Nobel for his original contribution…
Keynes' lesson, recalls La Malfa in his beautiful book, teaches that "economics cannot be separated from history and politics" and is essentially "a moral science and not a natural science" …
INTERVIEW WITH MARCELLE PADOVANI, French journalist and author with Falcone of "Cose di Cosa Nostra" - "It was Messina Denaro who transformed Cosa Nostra into an economic and entrepreneurial association" which avoids deaths and massacres but dangerously involves businesses and administrations…
Uniqlo is the latest to join other national companies in responding to calls from the Kishida government warning that there are alarm bells of stagflation if no action is taken on wages
FIRSTonline and goWare want to celebrate 10 years of fruitful collaboration with a free e-book by the great economist Claudio Napoleoni to read online or to download in EPUB format made available by goWare
Internationally renowned economist, convinced pro-European and citizen of the world, Gianni Toniolo was closely tied to Venice, where he had his roots - He was worried about the future of Italy and above all the flight of many young talents
The war in Ukraine is causing a huge amount of deaths and has triggered a global crisis both humanitarian and economic. Here are the numbers of the economic collapse of Ukraine caused by Russian aggression and collected so far by the Observatory of Italian Public Accounts
Who is Alessandro Rossi, the new director of L'Espresso. How will the weekly change now? Independence, investigations, economy and new innovative guides. Here's the news
The Svimez 2022 report presents a worrying picture of the future of the South. Very tight times to spend 252 billion available. A drastically different approach is needed or the recession will be severe in the South
This afternoon at the Calidario di Venturina, in the province of Livorno, the conference "The Italian economy between inflation and recession" opens, promoted by Castagneto Banca 1910 - Speeches by Mannari (Castagneto Banca 1910), Locatelli (FIRSTonline), Macchiati (Luiss) and D'Alimonte (Luiss)
With Lula's victory in Brazil, the continent returns to progressive traction: only Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay still have right-wing governments. But watch out for traps for Lula and the crisis in Argentina
In his debut as Economy Minister at Savings Day, Giorgetti flaunts common sense and ignores electoral promises on pensions and flat taxes - He recalls his predecessor Goria's nasometer in the XNUMXs
The preliminary Istat data goes beyond the estimates of analysts and forecasters who also assumed a possible drop of 0,2%. At European level, Italy grew more than Germany (0,3%), France (0,2%) and Spain (0,2%)
The Draghi government leaves a rich legacy, with rapidly recovering public finances, strong exports, faster recovery than other countries. But above all with a method made of cohesion, industrial policy, screwdriver work, support for demand and businesses. It is convenient…
INTERVIEW WITH ECONOMIST BARRY EICHENGREEN of the University of Berkeley - "The US economy still appears strong but the Fed did not recognize overheating in time" - "There is concern about a possible break between the new Italian government and Brussels"
The Over 65s are the only category that in recent years has seen their income rise and the risk of poverty fall. Their average assets are 292 euros. The Silver Economy employs 4,6 million people
The financial markets are experiencing a real earthquake after the tightening of monetary policy by the central banks, but what effect will the sharp rise in rates have on the real economy? Saturday 8 October, the hands of Galimberti's economy will answer on FIRSTonline…
The seats of Minister of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Interior and Justice are the ones that will most define the nature of the new government and on which Mattarella will be particularly vigilant - Here are the candidates
We publish the introduction of the book "Italy and the thread of growth" by Luca Paolazzi, published by Marsilio. Resuming the path of development is possible but there are many challenges to face: here are the ones
Stefano Micossi leaves the management of Assonime after 23 years. His speech, given at the Luiss conference in his honor, clearly highlights the unsolved problems that are blocking the growth of the Italian economy and that the political forces…
Real estate crisis, lockdown and 20% youth unemployment drastically reduce GDP growth. The Yuan is close to 7 against the dollar. Ma Xi is heading into his third term
Two-faced Turkey: the Istanbul index jumps by more than 70%, but Erdogan's strategy does not stop the sharp drop in the Turkish lira and the inflationary spiral that reaches record levels
