The meeting between the US Secretary of State and the Chinese President took place in Beijing. Xi Jinping told Blinken: "We are partners, not rivals, but there are things to resolve." Middle East, Egyptian delegation in Israel for the ceasefire
The abstention of the Democratic Party in the European Parliament on the new Stability Pact is simply surreal: not only because it denies all the meritorious work of Eurocommissioner Gentiloni but because it even distances him from the European socialist family. You can't sell off your reformist soul for…
During the 2024 assembly, Assofondipensione announced that over 4 million workers have chosen to invest in the future through 32 pension funds, accumulating 67 billion for their future social security benefits
The coupon effect weighs 1,53% on Piazza Affari which without the detachment would rise by half a percentage point. Europe rising in confidence on de-escalation in the Middle East. The spread is down
In recent months the various tensions in Latin America are causing diplomatic crises between countries. The role and disputes within Celac where Latin American socialism is opposed by right-wing extremism. Here are all the episodes that led to…
The excellent accounts of the Swiss ABB are dragging European industry upwards and consequently the stock markets, which continue to celebrate the future rate cut. The spread is stable, oil is down, nickel and aluminum prices are rising
The expression 'Foreigners Everywhere' - explained the curator Pedrosa - has various meanings. It means that wherever you go and wherever you are you will always encounter foreigners: they are/we are everywhere. Secondly, that regardless of your location,…
With the incentives arriving in May, discounts of up to 10 thousand for Plug-in Hybrid cars with emissions between 21 and 60 g/km of CO2 (category M1). Here is a list of the most attractive and interesting models on the Italian market
European stock markets, despite strong volatility, are on the rise. In Piazza Affati Prysmian shines (+7%), but also Leonardo and Stellantis. Tim gives in. Oil and gold calm. US futures also predict a rise on the other side of the Atlantic
The 2024 tax return brings important changes for Italian taxpayers. The changes also include the new deadline calendar and exemptions for employees who have changed companies during the year. Here are the details
Mario Draghi at the head of the EU (but not of the Commission) is the only card that Europe has today to regain authority in the world. And if Meloni launched her candidacy and forgot the disagreements of the past, she would acquire an international role...
First the roar, then the smoke: explosion at the Enel hydroelectric power plant in Bargi, Lake Suviana. Massacre in a few seconds. Firefighters working to find the missing. Lepore: "Difficulties related to water". Mattarella's condolences
The new 2024 incentives are finally available in May. Discounts up to a maximum of 13.750 euros for electric, hybrid and petrol/diesel vehicles. The Italian car fleet, which has an average age of 12 years, needs to be renewed. Here are the…
Both on the doctrinal and liturgical level and on the practical and international relations level, Pope Francis has never managed to emancipate himself from a very South American and substantially anti-Western vision and the ambiguities regarding the war in Ukraine have been evident
Prime Ministerial Decree awaiting the green light from the Court of Auditors, then a month for entry into force. Among the new features comes the obligation to maintain the car for at least 1 year for natural persons and 2 years for legal entities. Bonus up…
Kering bought an 8th century building in via Monte Napoleone XNUMX in Milan from Blackstone. It is the highest transaction carried out in Italy for a single real estate asset
For taxpayers it will be a race against time: many may not be able to complete the procedures by the April 4 deadline, thus losing at least part of the tax deductions accrued
Interview with Maria Porro, president of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile: "The Salone road show went very well, almost a surprise due to the enthusiasm, even in more distant countries such as China". On the integration between design and art and on manufacturing…
Two almost twin operations in two countries that are increasingly similar. Gianluigi Aponte in Italy and Rodolphe Saadé in France, aboard their enormous shipping companies, travel to conquer publishing through acquisitions
The shipowner Gianluigi Aponte makes history in Italian publishing with the acquisition of Secolo XIX, following in the footsteps of Achille Lauro
The Council of Ministers has surprisingly approved a new law decree with limits to the relief for building renovations
The Italian Public Accounts Observatory of the Catholic University, directed by Giampaolo Galli, analyzes the effects of the 110% Superbonus, taking into account the enormous extra deficit caused and the recessive effects on the economy resulting from the abolition of the benefit
FINANCE GUIDE, thirteenth episode -After almost a decade of very low, or even negative, returns, bonds have become an interesting investment again. How to orient yourself in the choice and what factors to consider? The main characteristics of a bond consist of duration,…
For the first time, terms that refer to war scenarios will also appear in the text of the final communiqué which will be approved today in Brussels at the conclusion of the EU Council. Here's what's happening on the eve of the European elections in…
In the latest economic bulletin, the ECB's governing council sees a brighter picture and says it is "ready to adapt all instruments to reach the inflation target of 2%. However, the risks for economic growth remain oriented towards the downside"
CEO Matteo Del Fante presented "The connecting platform", for the first time lasting 5 years. The objective is a net profit of 2,3 billion. In 2026 the dividend could reach at least one euro per share. Antitrust is…
The Court of Milan condemns the Realreviews.it website which offered refunds in exchange for 5-star reviews. It is the first civil case won by Amazon in Italy. The new returns policy will launch from March 25th
The Rising Sun raises its head. No more zero rates. Wages are rising, Toyota is leading the charge but not everyone trusts. Inflation is already scary but for the big names the stock market is bull
After the first green light from the House, the amnesty law passes to the Senate, where the right promises battle. Former leader Puigdemont could become a protagonist again
According to the Authority, TikTok does not properly monitor the contents circulating on the platform, especially those that may threaten the safety of minors and vulnerable subjects. Risk of ban in the USA, the warning from the Chinese company: "300 thousand jobs are at risk"
The flexible early pension is determined according to the calculation rules exclusively of the contributory system. Ceiling of 2.394,44 euros
CEO Philippe Donnet's satisfaction with Generali's 2023 results, which grows in premiums, profitability, profit and coupon. The dividend has already reached the top of the plan range. An early buyback will be offered. Donnet on M&A: "if…
Twelfth episode of Guide to finance, created by REF Ricerche with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors. Roberto Bianchini, Extended professor at the Polytechnic of Milan explains the growth of financial funds that integrate performance objectives with sustainability…
US President Biden's speech on the State of the Union: here's what he said. And on the war in Ukraine: "We cannot retreat before Putin"
The investigation by the Prosecutor's Office and the hypotheses of crime: the former CEO of Acciaierie d'Italia, Lucia Morselli, is accused of environmental pollution. The then director of the plant Alessandro Labile was also investigated
Autostrade per l'Italia opens the construction site of the first submarine project in Italy, the largest in Europe. Investment of one billion euros, 3,4 km long, work for 5 thousand workers, delivery in 2029
Sistema Moda Italia, a Federation belonging to Confindustria, one of the largest organizations representing textile and fashion industrialists, today represents a sector of 372.600 employees with 41.380 companies
Interview with Edi Snaidero, president of Efic, in view of Eurocucina 2024 in Milan from 16 April: "Made in Italy, resumed in the second half of the year. Ready for the great return of buyers from China. Gap with Germany? Today there is no it's more"
The month of February ended with a collection of stock market records in America, Asia and Europe. The economic growth record belongs to India which rose by more than 2023% in the last three months of 8
Antonio Cesarano, Chief Global Strategist of Intermonte, sees in some recent events a change of direction that offers useful indications for investors. And he gives a "football" interpretation of it
In Las Vegas the 60th edition of Kbis, a fair dedicated to bathrooms and kitchens. The announcement made by Whirlpool dominates: commercial joint with Bora to distribute induction hobs with integrated hood instead of gas in North America
According to CEO Michael O'Leary, delays in deliveries of new Boeing planes "will reduce the availability of seats on board". So Ryanair risks another quarter of decline in profits compared to last year
Eleventh episode of Guide to Finance, created by REF Ricerche with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors. Professor Demis Todeschini, head of ETF Sales Italy at Axa and professor of finance at the University of Bergamo, reveals all the secrets…
With the announcement of the minimum guaranteed rate, everything is ready for the new issue of the BTP Valore 2024. Here is the news and characteristics of the third issue. Will it boom again?
The results of Nvidia, the artificial intelligence giant that is inflaming all of American big tech, have exceeded expectations. The prospects for 2024 are also excellent
Margherita Agnelli seeks to claim a significant share of the Lawyer's legacy, while her son John Elkann staunchly defends his established position in running the Agnelli financial industrial empire
Asset managers recorded losses in the fourth quarter of 2023, with annual outflows close to 50 billion euros - Open-end funds continue to lose, but bonds end a golden year
Tug of war between Meloni and Salvini over the third mandate for governors and mayors with political consequences that go far beyond future regional elections and can reopen many games
The Bolognese group, led by CEO Cimbri and CEO Laterza, aims to simplify the corporate structure and shorten the control chain. The shareholdings in Bper and Popolare Sondrio are also involved
For Tim's CEO Pietro Labriola there are no doubts: "The contract is binding and will be closed, we are quite sure between June and July, whatever happens to the management or the board of directors"
The Moratti family preferred to sell Saras rather than condemn it to a mediocre future in the absence of scions interested in its management. A story that is a bit reminiscent of the sale of Nuovo Pignone to General Electric which gave a new…
In the last quarter of 2023, transactions grew by 58% to purchase large hotels or small hotels. The Spanish Lhg instead aims to take over hotels and buildings, renovate and furnish them and then rent them out
European stock markets are all up, while Wall Street is uncertain awaiting the inflation data. In Milan the banks are still positive, Saipem also on the shields
The idea is now a sort of karst phenomenon and reappears on the surface on command. But this is not the way to reduce overall spending and get back in line. The numbers and what Brussels has to do with it
A circular from the Revenue Agency analyzes the first module of the reform. Only safeguard your healthcare costs. The new rules are valid only for 2024
A collapse in imports expected. Ships now avoid Suez and circumnavigate Africa, increasing time and cost. There is a risk of a diesel shortage. And the price of diesel has already increased by 15% in the last month
Crossed destinies for the price lists of the two main economies in the area: Sao Paulo's Bovespa starts 2024 in the red, while Buenos Aires has been flying since Milei was elected, but it's not a good sign
At the Italy-Africa summit the Prime Minister promises that the Mattei Plan "will not be an empty box" and reveals its contents for projects worth 5,5 billion euros but the President of the African Union Faki warns: "It is time to move on from words…
Ninth episode of the Guide to Finance, published by FIRSTonline and developed by REF Ricerche with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors - Professor Alfonso Del Giudice explains what they are, what they are for and who issues the ratings...
The ramshackle attacks on Stellantis reveal the premier's sovereignist anti-capitalism and anti-market culture, as had already emerged in the summer with the extra tax on banks. It is curious that in the days in which Meloni accuses Stellantis of favoring France over…
European and administrative elections together on 8 and 9 June. Green light for the third term for the mayors of the smaller municipalities. Sick elderly people, a thousand euros for the lowest incomes. Charity: stringent rules and sanctions for influencers, fines up to…
The mission is strongly supported by Italy, France and Germany. Who will command it?
Interview with Zeno D'Agostino, President of European Ports (Espo) and the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority - Companies must be able to withstand periods without supplies, but they also need to find closer production sites. The president of Expo…
The two institutions stand out in the traditional rankings of shares and bonds created by the Association of Financial Market Intermediaries
In the latest episode of the podcast "Al 4° piano", Kairos strategist Alessandro Fugnoli talks about what awaits us in 2024 which, "with due care", could be a positive year for investors
Speaking to the ABI executive, the governor of the Bank of Italy admitted that "we are in a phase of cyclical slowdown". In 2023 growth at +0,6-0,7%. "Banks in a positive phase" but beware of the risks
The United States is ahead in every major indicator, from patents to investment. Europe defends itself and overtakes China but our country is bringing up the rear
Eighth episode of Guide to Finance, published by FIRSTonline, distributed in 16 languages and created by REF Ricerche with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors – Carluccio Bianchi, prof. Applied Macroeconomics contract at DiGSPES explains what…
The report and the numbers of the new trend: over 2018 million euros invested between 2022 and 45. This is a support category now recognized as a key element for attracting capital to support growth…
The American Consob has authorized 11 financial companies to buy and sell Bitcoin-related securities on the stock exchange and, in general, on all official financial markets. Here are all the details
In 2022, losses amounted to 132 billion francs. The cause lies in the weighting of positions in national currency.
If we also consider the consultation agreement with Brembo, the number of Italian shareholders rises to 26% of Pirelli, behind the 37% of the Chinese partner Sinochem
On the major issues of finance, Prime Minister Meloni reveals an absence of vision and strategy and an orientation that is not liked by the markets, which are always a stony guest at Government meetings
The profit warning launched by Mobileye shook the entire sector, including STM. And he also highlighted the difficulties in the self-driving car sector
The Court of Cassation cancels the suspension of the case on the succession of Gianni Agnelli and Marella Caracciolo, reaffirming Italian jurisdiction. Details emerge about the alleged concealment of works of art
These will be crucial weeks for the telephony sector. An interesting and intricate risk awaits that could bring twists and surprises. Here are all the plots at the moment
According to the annual report of the Global SWF, the Saudis of the Public Investment Fund overtake the sovereign wealth fund of Singapore (GIC). Real estate is a favorite for sovereign investments
The agreement provides not to include the intervention in the Milleproroghe decree but in an ad hoc provision in which a level of work progress will be set which will fall within 110%, to be defined on the basis of costs
2023 in Italian managed savings sees an increase in assets thanks to the market rally, but redemptions for the industry are close to 50 billion. Assogestioni data
The resounding failure of the ESM and Italy's international isolation are of great concern to the institutional leaders of our country - Great anticipation for President Mattarella's end-of-year televised message and the pronouncement of the new Governor of the Bank of Italy...
The Puglia Region aspires to financial compensation for the TAP gas pipeline. The government challenges the provision and turns to the Constitutional Court.
After almost a year of negotiations, Eni has reached an agreement to sell a minority stake in its subsidiary in the renewable energy sector to the Swiss group. Crucial step towards the 2024 IPO
The health of the 40 state subsidiaries is good. Turnover and profits are growing but debt is also increasing. The ranking of individual companies based on various factors. Here are the data from the fifth Comar report on the financial statements of state-owned companies...
Meloni and Schlein's Sunday rallies really couldn't have been emptier than this: not an idea of the future and no concrete proposal. Only controversy and specious attacks. Both bear the responsibility of enveloping the future of Italy...
Sixth episode of the GUIDE TO FINANCE published and disseminated in 16 languages by FIRSTonline and created by REF Ricerche with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisor -Andrea Terzi, Professor of Economics at Franklin University Switzerland in Lugano explains which…
The new President Milei immediately started a drastic cure for the Argentine economy but his interventions are not the populist ones threatened in the election campaign but the orthodox ones appreciated by the International Monetary Fund whose support is fundamental to get out of…
Mediobanca study: strong growth of software and web giants in 2023, driven by e-commerce, advertising and cloud. Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon are the top three in terms of turnover, but the Chinese PDD and DiDi have the highest growth rates…
The Prime Minister defends herself in the Chamber from accusations of wavering in Europe and goes on the attack, also stinging Draghi and then correcting herself - Let's hope it doesn't become an own goal for Italy
After three years of legal battle, a Californian court has unanimously ruled in favor of Epic Games in its antitrust lawsuit against Google, which is announcing an appeal. What can happen now? The Apple/Google duopoly in the App market is at risk
The newly elected president has officially begun his mandate, with the support of Macri's liberals, who will be represented in the new government and will avoid "head shots". "There is no money, shock therapy is inevitable." Tensions at the ceremony with…
Agreement reached on the new EU Green Homes directive. More flexibility for states. All the news on boilers, photovoltaic panels, stop on incentives
In the memorandum sent to the parliamentary commissions, the PBO underlines that the risk of having to resort to loans on the market could arise from the remodulation of the Pnrr - Health Mission among the most delayed
In the first 9 months of the year, transfers of ownership of used cars exceeded 3,6 million, i.e. more than triple the registrations of new cars - It's a real boom, +8,1% compared to 2022. Diesel cars the most…
Harsh intervention by Sultan Al Jaber: "There is no prospect of development without fossil energy unless we want to bring the world back into caves" - The CEO of Exxon: "The UN has focused too much on renewables, neglecting hydrogen and…
Administering Rome is not a mission impossible but it requires vision, the ability to involve citizens and a team of excellence: as told by Linda Lanzillotta who at the end of the 90s was budget councilor in the first Rutelli council, a…
At COP 28 in Dubai the game is above all financial. It is unavoidable to find at least agreement on the Loss & Damage fund, otherwise the summit will be a glaring failure
Hakan Bulgurlu leads the giant Arçelik-Beko and, despite official denials, is the new CEO of Whirlpool EMEA. It is located in Antarctica: here are his plans in a strategic sector also for the climate such as that of household appliances
In 2024, electricity and gas bills will have to switch to the free market. But how does the transition work? And how to choose the best electricity supplier based on your needs?
The group's assets are worth 27 billion. The Swiss Julius Baer is exposed for 600 million. A new blow for Germany
"Prevention is revolution" is the new book, published by il Mulino, by Silvio Garattini, founder and president of the Mario Negri institute, of which we publish some extracts courtesy of the author
