The latest clash over accreditation at the White House is part of an American history spanning more than two centuries of tensions between presidents and journalists, including accusations of fake news, reasons of national security and attempts to limit freedom of the press.
Interview with Luisa Torchia, full professor of Administrative Law at Roma Tre University and author of the book "Digital Power," published by il Mulino. Technological development has failed to deliver on many of its promises, but its enormous potential cannot be denied…
The possibility of a compromise between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and perhaps Tehran's nuclear program is causing oil prices to fall, albeit slightly, boosting stock markets. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hits…
The markets' only consolation this morning is a modest drop in oil prices, which still remain above $105. Concern remains high over the levels reached by government bond yields. In Asia, for the…
The Chinese president reiterated one of the central tenets of his diplomacy toward Washington: "The Thucydides Trap can be overcome," emphasizing that the United States and China "have everything to gain from cooperation and both will lose from confrontation." He was also satisfied…
The latest economic data has shown an economy that can withstand rising energy prices without slowing down: the perfect cocktail to give central banks carte blanche on interest rates. Bonds have sold off sharply around the world, with yields rising for decades.
The sharp sell-off in government bonds began yesterday on Wall Street and spread to all other markets, putting pressure on the stock markets. The yield on the benchmark US 10-dollar bond is...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a two-month extension of the trade truce between the United States and China: the agreement, which was due to expire on November 10, will remain in effect until January 10, 2027.
The geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the flurry of meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly are keeping financial markets on tenterhooks. Piazza Affari is failing to defend the 52-point mark. The spread is above 90 basis points.
The Italian front is strengthening: Camfin Alternative Assets has acquired a 3,34% stake from a leading banking institution, bringing its stake to 29,9%, just shy of the threshold that triggers a mandatory takeover bid. Meanwhile, the board of directors approves a plan to...
Tech appetite has returned to pervade the markets, with the Nasdaq hitting a new all-time high yesterday, while tech giants compete with new AI models. The enthusiasm continues on Asian markets, with the surprising…
The Chilean president, in office since March, is a liberal and Trump-inspired. His austerity and market-opening policies are winning over the financial world, and Chile is becoming an option for those looking to reallocate their...
Trump threatens Iran at the UN: "Either a deal or I'll destroy them," and suggests peace between Russia and Ukraine "sooner than anyone thinks." He attacks the International Criminal Court and calls on states to withdraw. He announces two military bases in Greenland,...
Yesterday, the Nasdaq hit an all-time high. Tech appetite returns with the Muse di Meta and the Magnificent Seven. European stock markets opened higher. Concerns for France. At the Milan Stock Exchange, eyes are on Snam, Moncler, and...
Brent crude oil fell back below the $100 a barrel mark, dropping 3,8% to $99,98, extending its losses for the fourth consecutive session and returning to September 8th levels. The market is particularly concerned about developments...
Many topics will be on the agenda at the September 24 meeting: from the renewal of the trade truce expiring on November 10th with Taiwan, to fentanyl and Iran. On AI, Bessent already yesterday advanced a new project for mutual security.
Oil prices are falling again on reports of increased oil transit along the main Hormuz routes and the Saudi Arabian East-West pipeline. Preliminary U.S.-China talks are viewed positively.
Meanwhile, Trump returns from Camp David and warns travelers of the risk of a rapid escalation in the conflict with the Houthis. The EU agrees on the need to strengthen the Aspides mission with the involvement of Member States.
The United States will be able to develop a significant military presence in Greenland, but will prohibit US adversaries from building bases on the island.
Today, markets will also face the further test of the so-called "triple witching," the expiration of derivative contracts linked to stocks, index options, and futures. But it was Jensen Huang's speech that supported the markets the most. The…
The East-West pipeline crossing the Arabian Desert has helped ease congestion in the Strait of Hormuz. Attacked by the Houthis, it could soon be restored. But there are still concerns: here's why.
Kevin Warsh has proven he's not Trump's man, demonstrating his determination to raise rates to combat inflation and, above all, his independence. Markets are holding a recovery, even though they're already betting on further hikes within the year. Today, the BoE is expected to...
After the shockwaves from OpenAI and Anthropic regarding a slowdown in AI, antibodies are now emerging that downplay the risks and suggest possible measures. Meanwhile, megacaps continue on their way, focusing on upcoming IPOs, raising funding, and...
Markets have priced in a very high probability of a quarter-point Fed rate hike. If Warsh were to decide to do nothing to accommodate Trump, markets would collapse. The US Senate fails to pass a…
Despite Trump's claims that there is no conflict of interest, his surge in stock market activity has raised concerns about potential conflicts with current rules on stock market manipulation and insider trading. Republicans are trying to turn their opposition to…
AI is accelerating amid security concerns and a global race for development. Bill Gates calls for preparedness to manage its effects before technology outpaces regulation.
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Trump's proposed restrictions on mail-in voting. The highest court in the country has thus dealt the tycoon a severe defeat.
Both on Wall Street yesterday and in Asia today, the artificial intelligence sector continues to suffer after leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI raised security concerns and called for a slowdown in its development. Trump has…
The leaders of OpenAI and Anthropic have called for a development slowdown to manage risks and protect humanity, while OpenAI wants to postpone its IPO, scheduled for this year. Asian stock markets are seeing sharp declines. European stocks are expected to...
Atradius describes a more regionalized, regulated trade landscape influenced by geopolitical considerations rather than economic efficiency: strong domestic demand, credible strategies and effective institutions are needed to better withstand external shocks.
The friction between Kevin Warsh and Scott Bessent reignites the debate over the relationship between the Fed and the Treasury, including the independence of the central bank, interest rates and monetary policy.
The price of diesel in the U.S. had never before risen to $6 a gallon, and even $8 in California. Likewise, the 5% threshold for U.S. Treasury yields is causing concern, which...
The Group led by Flavio Cattaneo will reach over 13 GW of installed capacity from renewable sources in North America, including wind, solar and storage systems
Twenty-five years after September 11th, from the attacks on the Twin Towers to the wars and diseases at Ground Zero: how America has changed
After the ECB's expected rate hike, Lagarde's comments on future moves have arrived, while oil and gas prices continue to surge. But there's also anticipation for the US, with the PPI, Oracle's quarterly results, and...
After Wall Street and Asian stock markets showed weakness due to geopolitical tensions and the rising price of oil, European stocks opened slightly higher. At the Milan Stock Exchange, eyes are on MPS, Webuild, and Intesa Sanpaolo.
Rising oil prices due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East are weighing on stock markets but are also pushing up oil stocks: Eni is the king of the Italian stock market. Government bond yields are also rising, and...
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,
The US accuses six Chinese companies of copying AI through distillation. Meta launches Muse, the assistant that acts on behalf of users, while OpenAI develops chips with Samsung and claims the solution to one of the seven Millennium Problems in mathematics.
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Citic Securities is preparing for its possible debut, which could begin by the end of 2026, Reuters reported.
A new and serious military escalation has erupted in the Middle East. The U.S. military has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to the IRGC's ballistic missile launches against a U.S. Navy warship.
Wall Street was weighed down yesterday by the software and crypto sectors, while Intel and Qualcomm soared. Apple will unveil its iPhone Duo today. Tech stocks remain strong in Asia. The yen confirms its gains against the dollar, and Bessent challenges the market. Stock markets…
Markets are under pressure on the prospect of rate hikes by major central banks. In Asia, the Kospi stands out with a 1,2% gain, but the focus is on the yen, which is at a seven-month high. Europe is expected to open around…
According to the French presidency, the Kremlin does not rule out a new trilateral meeting, but only after the Duma elections on September 20. Meanwhile, the diplomatic conflict between Russia and Germany is worsening.
Asia is led by technology stocks: the Kospi is nearing 7.000 points (+4,3%), following Wall Street's rally on Friday, thanks in part to OpenAI's new model. European stocks are expected to open little changed. At Piazza Affari...
Donald Trump sends Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kiev with a peace plan. Meanwhile, Ukrainian intelligence agencies face a setback: a Russian drone strikes the intelligence headquarters in the heart of the capital, directly entering the office of the head of...
Interview with Stefano Silvestri, former president of the IAI and a leading expert on geopolitics and military affairs: "Hybrid attacks are not new: drones are new, but disinformation, provocations, and propaganda have always existed." The mistakes…
"The Fed will cut rates or we will stop trading with countries with which the United States has a deficit": commenting on the employment data, Trump once again addressed the new Fed chairman, Warsh.
Yesterday, Wall Street closed sharply higher, thanks to the tech and software sectors. US jobs data is expected today. European stocks opened slightly higher. At the Milan Stock Exchange, attention is focused on the banking risk game and Eni.
Nvidia has acquired Hugging Face, an open-source AI platform, for $12,9 billion. This is the latest move by the chip giant at the center of the AI boom.
Recent quarterly results from Nvidia, Dell, Broadcom and Snowflake, in addition to indicating robust revenues and profits, have underlined that demand for AI will remain strong for years to come.
Barilla is moving away from its core business of traditional pasta and focusing on mac & cheese: a multi-billion dollar market with broad growth prospects.
Inflation fears and expectations of an interest rate hike by the ECB and Federal Reserve this month remain in the background. In Asia, attention is focused on the yen's sudden recovery, which could obscure...
Interview with economist LUCA PAOLAZZI. "The latest inflation trend data dampens alarm bells." The outlook for interest rates in Europe and America and the risks of Italy's upcoming budget plan.
Rising global bond yields have become the dominant theme on financial markets, impacting global stock markets, which have also posted significant losses. The exception is Dell Technologies, which jumped 8% in after-hours trading following the data. European stock markets are expected to open in…
The rise in government bond yields around the world is linked to the fact that soaring oil prices will drive up inflation, and central banks will have to respond with monetary tightening. But beware of the high public debt of...
Bond markets are currently suffering the most, pricing in monetary tightening by central banks to quell inflation. European stock markets opened slightly lower. At the Milan Stock Exchange, eyes are on Saipem, Leonardo, and others.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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."
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...
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
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."…
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.
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.
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.
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.
US tariffs hit $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Carney: "We won't go back to our old relationship with the US."
European stock markets remained stable at midday, with Piazza Affari buoyed by STM and Prysmian. Oil returned to the $90 mark amid a stalemate in Hormuz, while Wall Street futures were mixed.
European stock markets are mixed as they await news on the US-Iran truce. In Milan, Stm and Prysmian are rising, while gold is climbing back toward $4.400.
The 60-day truce has expired without an agreement to extend it. Trump threatens to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, while Tehran raises tensions by offering a reward for the capture or killing of an American soldier.
European stock markets were mixed at midday, with the DAX gaining strength and the Milan Stock Exchange flat. Fincantieri and Amplifon rose 3%, while oil and tensions over Iran remained prominent.
European stock markets are little changed on the eve of mid-August. Milan is unclear. In Asia, the Kospi continues to rise, while oil prices rise again and gold's rally stalls. Defense is performing well at the Milan Stock Exchange, with Leonardo and...
European stock markets were cautious and trading lightly during the August bank holiday week, while Tokyo rose more than 2%. Oil rose on Hormuz concerns, with US inflation, the Fed, and the Bank of Japan all eyes on the matter.
Netanyahu rejects the US plan for Gaza, and Israel considers unilateral strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran stalls negotiations and refuses to reopen Hormuz, while the war depletes American missile stockpiles.
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the Michigan Democratic primary reignites the debate over the influence of AIPAC, ethnic lobbies, and minorities in US politics.
Meta faces another fine in New Mexico: $567 million for child protection. With the March fine, the 2026 bill rises to $942 million.
European stock markets lose momentum amid Hormuz concerns. Brent returns above $80, Milan holds steady with Lottomatica, while Wall Street futures remain positive and Paramount and McDonald's accounts are convincing.
The United States, Iran, and Oman are close to a tentative agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz: Washington aims to announce the deal on Wednesday, according to Axios. The agreement aims to restore the truce and restart negotiations for a…
European stocks are rising, following Wall Street and Asia. Milan is hitting its highs with TIM and Leonardo, while oil and gas prices are falling on Hormuz hopes.
Asian stock markets surge, led by the Kospi and Nikkei, Wall Street refreshes its highs, and futures anticipate a positive start in Europe. Oil prices continue to decline on hopes for Hormuz.
European stock markets surge amid falling oil prices and hopes for a thaw between the US and Iran. Milan rises nearly 1%, while Prysmian loses ground. Wall Street futures are positive. And Nissan returns to profit.
European stock markets began August on a high note, buoyed by the resumption of dialogue between the United States and Iran and the collapse of oil prices. In Milan, Unipol and Prysmian rose, while energy stocks fell. In Asia, the United States and Japan intervened...
Prysmian acquires Atkore for $3,8 billion. The deal strengthens the group's presence in the US, data centers, and AI infrastructure.
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.
Interview with Mark Leonard, director of the European Council on Foreign Relations: "The rules-based international system is dead. Europe has lost the AI race and can no longer wait for America to catch up."
Tech investment appetite has returned following positive results from Microsoft and Amazon. Apple, however, disappointed investors and fell in after-hours trading. European stock markets opened higher. At the Milan Stock Exchange, eyes are on Leonardo, StM, and...
Volatility is the hallmark of the stock markets these days, buffeted by the conflicting winds of quarterly results from US and Asian companies, while the Fed is failing to clarify the interest rate outlook and causing a surge in bond yields.
The tycoon received the Ukrainian president and the Israeli prime minister at the White House on a day dedicated to key foreign policy issues, on the sidelines of the commemoration of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Here are his statements.
