Wall Street closed with little movement last night, but in the afterhours all hell broke loose on Meta. Tokyo falls under the weight of a yen at a 34-year low. Eurostat and ECB to follow this morning. Watch out for the banks, Webuild,…
Most of the funds are earmarked for Ukraine (around 61 billion), another 26,3 billion for Israel and around 8,1 billion for Taiwan. The US Senate also approved a law to ban Tik Tok
A year after its debut, CDP has returned to the US capital market. Orders at 7 times the offer from 190 countries
Tesla has released its financial data and Elon Musk has anticipated the production of electric cars at lower prices by 2025 and almost 6.000 layoffs in the US. The stock is flying in the premarket. In Milan, a flurry of data and…
Wall Street closes higher, but Tesla leaves 3,34% on the floor while awaiting today's results. Asian stock markets are mixed. Spotlight on the Tim assembly
While Netanyahu promises an escalation against Hamas and rejects US sanctions, the raids on Gaza continue and intensify in view of the Jewish Passover. Russian forces approach Khasiv Yar, Donetsk, prompting Zelensky to demand a handover…
The easing of tensions in the Middle East and above all the hope that the conflict will not spread are bringing détente to the markets. Asia recovering, gold and oil prices declining. Today the session in Milan could be affected by the separation of…
After months of stalemate, the US House has given the green light to four bills containing 95 billion in funding. Biden: "Clear message on the power of US leadership"
Enrico Letta's plan on the Single Market illustrated to the European Council: "I am not proposing the Bible but a toolbox. They are realistic proposals, now it is up to you to decide". The recipe: pooled money on financial markets, energy and…
Yesterday the Fed chairman stressed that "it will take more time" before we see monetary easing. Today we will see the effect on the markets which, however, are trying to recover
Amundi has agreed to sell its US operations to Victory Capital in exchange for a 26% stake in the US company. A reciprocal distribution agreement lasting 15 years is also envisaged
Disillusionment with the Fed's monetary easing and geopolitical tensions are causing stock prices in the US and consequently also those in Asia to fall. European openings saw a sharp decline. Eyes to Eni.
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
Asian stock markets under pressure except China, while European ones are seen starting higher. In Milan the spotlight is on Prysmian and Saipem
Iran attacks Israel, Biden calls Netanyahu: here are the US fears. Tehran: "If they don't make any further mistakes, the matter is closed." 1.100 Italian soldiers on the border between Israel and Lebanon
Something is moving between China and the West and the distances are reducing: it is mutual interest but it is also a good thing. Yellen's double trip and Meloni's next visit
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…
The new Soe regulation which came into force on March 19th provides for greater integrity of the supply chain by strengthening the control, traceability and application systems of USDA regulations
This afternoon the US quarterly reports will dominate the market: on the agenda are JPMorgan Chase & Co, Citigroup and Wells Fargo. JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, BlackRock and State Street. In Europe, keep an eye on the Unicredit assembly
Wall Street and the Nasdaq are suffering from the prospect of a postponement of Fed rates due to the trend in American inflation. Europe on the other hand is in a swing, but at the end of the afternoon Piazza Affari starts running with the banks on the shields
European stock markets are seen moving positively today in anticipation of the ECB tomorrow. In Asia, Hong Kong shines thanks to the giant Alibaba. Fitch cuts China outlook
The climate of expectation remains: for the US inflation data tomorrow and for the ECB's decision on Thursday. Yesterday Wall Street closed with little movement, but Tesla made sparks with a rise of almost 5%
56 years ago, the leader of the movement for African American rights was killed with a rifle shot but after many years his message of peace is still relevant
What matters is the decision of the US giant to produce the chips itself and also to transform itself into a foundry for others. Support from the White House which wants to boost national chip production
Trump managed to secure payment of the fine and thus avoids confiscation of his assets while he proceeds with the appeal. Meanwhile, Trump Media collapses on the stock market
The banker of the Swiss giant is on track to reach the very rich salaries of his American colleagues. And in Italy, who are the Scrooges among the banks?
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for one of the largest financial frauds in US history which led to the collapse of FTX. The judge established confiscations and compensation. The fears of the investors involved: in…
The American defense giant buys the Marche company for 200 million with a premium of 27,1%. With the purchase it intends to strengthen the aerospace sector with devices for autonomous flight applications
A turning point at the UN and a turning point in relations between the United States and Israel on the immediate ceasefire in Gaza requested by the United Nations. The developments remain to be seen
The United States has announced 20 billion in financing to counter China in chips. Saudis consider creating $40 billion AI fund
TikTok, the first names come forward to buy the Chinese app. In the front row, a consortium led by Donald Trump's former Treasury secretary. But the former CEO of Activision would also be interested with Sam Altman as a possible "ally". On background,…
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"
Russia has "more advanced" nuclear weapons than the USA and "from a technical-military point of view" is ready to use them: this is Vladimir Putin's threat in announcing troops on the border with Finland which has just joined NATO. President…
In a rare bipartisan action, the US House passed the law banning TikTok. Biden is also in favor, Trump is against. The battle now moves to the Senate
Piazza Affari, where MPS and the entire banking sector stand out, is among the best stock markets of the day in Europe but Wall Street also runs
Markets with bated breath for the detection of American inflation on which the Fed's moves on rates will depend. Gold and Bitcoin are flying. Enel and Saipem are running in Piazza Affari
Last year, Silicon Valley's main financial institution specializing in start-up financing went bankrupt. The causes and problems that led to the second largest banking failure in the USA since the 2008 crisis
Biden is ready to ban the Chinese social network TikTok in the US if Congress approves a targeted provision. Thus the issue enters the full electoral campaign for the 2024 presidential elections in November. Trump's reaction: "Facebook is the real enemy"
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 Republican-majority federal Supreme Court overturns Colorado's ruling ahead of Super Tuesday. The ruling will also apply to Maine and Illinois
First time a woman wins the Republican primaries. A symbolic victory that does not shift the balance. Trump remains firmly in the lead but in the meantime insults her by calling her "chicken brain". Tomorrow is "Super Tuesday"
Over one hundred Palestinians died in the trucks. Hamas accuses Israel of shooting civilians, the Jewish state speaks of massacre caused by the chaos. Navalny's armored funeral today
The G7 under Meloni's presidency did not start in the best way and today in Washington the prime minister will ask the American President for a hand
Investigations conducted by Congress revealed the existence of the "Watergate Seven", Nixon advisors directly involved in organizing and covering up events related to the scandal. All of them were all convicted. The scandal put Nixon in a corner and to avoid impeachment…
The markets spotlight on US inflation which will be revealed in the afternoon. Quarterly reports ok in Piazza Affari. The Frankfurt price list shines
Markets on standby but Europe is almost in positive territory, including Milan
The two commodities have become key in the construction of electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure. Upon completion of the deal, Alumina shareholders will own 31,25% and Alcoa shareholders will own 68,75% of the combined company
Colossal investments by Europe to avoid widening the competitiveness gap with the USA: this is what former Prime Minister Mario Draghi advocated yesterday at Ecofin, shaking the old certainties of many countries
Professor Luconi of the University of Padua explains in this interview how two very important steps occur for the race for the White House in November: the transition phase between one President and another and the installation of the new occupant of the White House
Two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe must decide whether it loves itself and learn to defend itself militarily or condemn itself to decline, opening the way to barbarism. The European and American elections will be fundamental for our…
In 2023, over 1.500 ultra-luxury villas priced at $10 million and above were sold in the United States. Not just California: billionaires prefer Manhattan. Doubts about style: excessive pomp, mixtures of dubious taste and obvious fake effect. The…
From the sparks of the 90s to the collapse and accusations of 10 years ago, up to the new rise: in the last year Abercrombie tripled its share price and closed with its best performance since it was…
This is currently the largest and largest deal of the year globally. The sixth largest financial institution in the USA will be born from the marriage between Capital One and Discover
After the break, China reopens without ringing. Asian and European stock markets are weak. Unipol flies at Piazza Affari, Tim and Unicredit also stand out
Sixth interview with prof. Stefano Luconi, author of a book with goWare on "The race for the White House", on the mechanisms underlying the election of the President of the United States on November 5th. Here we talk about the Congress and…
While Putin invades the US elections with a public endorsement in favor of the current President Biden, the country is moving towards what will be the decisive day for its allies too: November 5th
In the last two decades, Latin America, in particular Brazil but also Argentina, has reduced its dependence on the USA and has become a protagonist in the agricultural raw materials market, benefiting from Chinese demand especially for soybeans and meat. AND…
An American law against the forced labor of Uighurs, a long-persecuted religious minority in Xinjiang, has been violated. The components of the cars will be changed but this will lead to delays in deliveries
European and American stock markets are all in the red. Piazza Affari loses more than one percentage point but defends 31 thousand. American stock markets are doing worse
The former US president explains that he would not hesitate to encourage Russia to attack Atlantic Pact allies who do not respect their financial commitments. And among these there is also our country. For the White House "words…
Interview with Professor Luconi, author of a book with goWare, on the mechanisms underlying the election of the President of the United States on November 5th
Blinken says he warned the Israeli prime minister against actions that "inflame tensions." And he invites him to consider civilians "first of all"
The Nasdaq, the technology stock index of the US stock exchange, turns 53. From a starting value of 100 points to a record of over 16 thousand points in 2021. The debut and history of the index that brings together the major companies…
The current occupant of the White House received 96% of the vote, consolidating the support of African Americans. This result may represent a positive signal for the presidential elections on November 5th
The South American country cannot find peace: after Maduro's intention to annex Guyana (this is precisely the case in recent days to avoid conflict), justice has now ousted Maria Corina Machado from the next elections. Washington's reaction is harsh
The US responds to the drone attack in Jordan with raids on Iraq and Syria, while Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is preparing for his fifth emergency tour of the Middle East. Meanwhile, the rift between Zelensky and Zaluzhnyi throws…
Some shadow only for Apple, which is affected by sales in China
In 2022, Italian FDI flows to the USA increased by 69%, reaching 5,4 billion. And overseas, Italian cosmetics is worth over 716 million (+40%)
The astonishing progress of investments in Artificial Intelligence is spreading visibly. We started with the revision of the texts and are reaching areas that were unthinkable until yesterday. JP Morgan fears the outbreak of a…
In the past he pressed the Democratic President from the left but now Bernie Sanders, icon of the American left, has no doubts: with Biden against Trump. Hats off to his intellectual honesty and also his political intelligence
In the Republican Party primaries the former president wins in the second American state after Iowa. With 85% of the ballots counted, 11 delegates go to Trump and he says: "Haley should withdraw", but his opponent replies: "The race is not over"
The bank, through its IMI CIB Division, has guaranteed a subsidized green credit line of 8,8 billion dollars for the SunZia project which involves the construction of the largest wind farm in the United Western Hemisphere in New Mexico...
Bull's air on the financial markets. Natural gas is in sharp decline. Nvidia breaks records. Today I advance the dividend of Enel and Snam
The effects of the first electoral challenges of the year stand out: in Taiwan the anti-China party wins. On the internal front, the dossier on the former Ilva is in the foreground. Inflation data for December will be released on Tuesday
The first round of primary elections and caucuses begins on January 15 with the Republican caucus and the first part of the Democratic caucus in Iowa. Professor Stefano Luconi, author of the book "The race for the White House 2024" published by…
In recent days, the United States has increased its military action against the Houthis in Yemen, in an attempt to counter the escalating conflict in the region. The latest moves by the US administration signal a strengthening of its commitment to countering the group…
The raid in Yemen also dominates the financial markets - European stock markets do better than American ones - Btp-Bund spread below 160
Overnight, the United States, Great Britain and 8 other countries launched attacks against Houthi positions in Yemen. Italy does not participate. Reuters: "She refused", but Palazzo Chigi denies it
The new findings on higher-than-expected American inflation disturb the markets which fear the Fed's rate cut will move away and are taking a downward path - Bitcoin rises after the green light from the SEC, boom for Ether
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's diplomatic mission continues - Russian bombs on Kharkiv in Ukraine - Defense Minister Crosetto confirms military aid to Ukraine
LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, hallucinogenic mushrooms and ketamine are some of the drugs that the South African tycoon allegedly consumed in recent years. At stake is the stability of his companies but also possible violations of federal policies that put at risk…
The Chinese real estate crisis, the drop in oil prices, the Apple and Musk unknowns torment the markets and Europe starts in pale red
The American elections on November 5 will not only serve to choose a President but to decide between democracy and authoritarianism - The growth of support for Trump is a nightmare not only for America but for the whole world and…
In the last three months alone, US debt has seen a surge of one trillion. The increase in rates, pensions, healthcare and wars weigh heavily. 30% of the bonds are in the hands of foreign institutional investors, led by Japan. Here are the next deadlines…
Demand for the exotic fruit has grown dramatically, especially in the United States, which imports it from Mexico. A New York Times investigation reveals connections between US companies and criminal gangs
The US secretary of state launches a new diplomatic mission in the Middle East, with the aim of avoiding an escalation of the conflict after the killing of Hamas' number two and the attacks in Iran
Asian stocks mixed. Enel raises cash in Greece
The operation is in joint venture with Apex Clean Energy. Strategy and growth targets in the US will be presented in the first half of 2024 with the industrial plan to 2028
Google has paid $700 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit against it. 630 million will go to a consumer compensation fund and 70 million directly to the states. The agreement also implies changes to the policies of…
Congress has given the green light to the impeachment investigation into Joe Biden, focused on his son's foreign affairs, opening a new phase of political tension: here's what happens now
Ukrainian President Zelensky is trying to convince the US Congress and the Republican opposition to unblock an aid package for the war against Russia. At stake is the future destiny of Ukraine and, according to Zelensky, also of Europe
The first version of the 2024 collection will be the Fiat (500e)RED, which was presented by Olivier Francois, CEO of Fiat, and Bono, singer of U2
Only in Switzerland are real news expected on rates while Powell and Lagarde should confirm the current monetary policy - The new Stability Pact keeps the EU anxious
Europe has been negotiating a free trade agreement with South America for 20 years, which finally seemed to be coming to fruition. But Milei's election, Lula's ambiguities and the doubts of Macron and Scholz themselves have once again blown everything up
The relaunch of luxury and the new data on American employment, higher than expected, have given fresh air to share prices on both sides of the Atlantic
The vote of the US Senate is a hard blow for President Joe Biden: "Gift to Putin, we cannot leave the victory to Russia". A package of 111 billion dollars blocked. Next week EU Council on Kiev's accession:…
The prime minister had a "very tense" meeting with the families of the hostages. Meanwhile, CNN reports that the Israeli military operation in the southern part of the Gaza Strip could last for several weeks, possibly until January
The Ukrainian military counteroffensive has yielded no results as winter presses on and the conflict in the Middle East has shifted the international center of gravity in Putin's favor. Unfortunately, time works against Zelensky
Interview with Richard Baldwin, professor of International Economics at the Graduate School of Geneva - "The globalization of markets is alive and well" but is moving from the predominance of goods to that of services - As for AI: "I don't think it will change...
The deal between Apple and Goldman Sachs has failed. Now Apple could push to enter directly into the banking sector, a hypothesis that banks and supervisory authorities do not like