Economy

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt

Stockholm, 13 October (LaPresse) - Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt have won the Nobel Prize in Economics for…

13 October 2025

Employment: Italy is short of over 2 million green profiles

Milan, 13 October (LaPresse) - Alarm bells ringing for green skills in the world of work. In 2024, Italian companies…

13 October 2025

ECB, Lagarde: ‘Negative factors for growth set to ease in 2026’

Frankfurt (Germany), 6 October (LaPresse) - ‘In the first half of the year, the euro area economy grew by 0.7%…

6 October 2025

DPF, Giorgetti: "Political stability ensures resilience in the face of shocks"

Rome, Oct. 3 (LaPresse) – “Italy is enjoying a period of political stability, an essential condition to guarantee the resilience…

3 October 2025

Flotilla, Landini: ‘Our strike is fully legitimate, we are challenging the decision’

Milan, 2 October (LaPresse) - "Our strike is fully legitimate because we carried it out in compliance with Law 146.…

2 October 2025

Tax authorities, Cgia: ‘We are not the most heavily taxed in the EU, the French pay 57 billion more’

Milan, 27 September (LaPresse) - Italy is no longer considered the ‘sick man of Europe’ and Italians are no longer…

27 September 2025

Fitch raises Italy's rating to BBB+, outlook stable

Turin, 20 September (LaPresse) - Fitch raises Italy's rating to BBB+ from BBB. The outlook is stable. A statement explains:…

20 September 2025

Fed: cuts interest rates by 25 basis points, 11 votes in favour and 1 against

Milan, 17 September (LaPresse) - The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve voted 11 in favour and Stephen…

17 September 2025

Ex Ilva: tender deadline postponed, bids due by 26 September

Rome, 12 September (LaPresse) - The deadline for submitting binding bids for the sale of the former Ilva has been…

12 September 2025

Armani Group fashion shows confirmed at Milan Fashion Week

Milan, Sept. 10 (LaPresse) - In a statement, the Armani Group confirms the regular holding, during the upcoming Milan Fashion…

10 September 2025

Stock market: MPS and Mediobanca surge in Milan, both above +5% after OPAS success

Rome, Sep 9 (LaPresse) – MPS and Mediobanca shares are soaring on the Milan stock exchange following the successful OPAS…

9 September 2025

Tariffs, Gentiloni: ‘Agreement with the US not good for the EU and Italian economies’

Milan, 5 September (LaPresse) - The agreement with the US on tariffs ‘is not a good agreement, honestly, even though…

5 September 2025

Armani, Valentino: ‘I mourn friend, never considered a rival’

Milan, 4 September (LaPresse) - ‘I mourn the passing of a person I always considered a friend, never a rival.…

4 September 2025

Armani, Donatella Versace: ‘The world has lost giant’

Rome, 4 September (LaPresse) - ‘The world has lost a giant today. He made history and will be remembered forever.’…

4 September 2025

Armani acquires “La Capannina di Franceschi” in Forte dei Marmi

Milan, 27 August. (LaPresse) - ‘Giorgio Armani announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire La Capannina di Franceschi…

27 August 2025

US tariffs, Urso: ‘There is room for negotiation on wine and steel’

Naples, 24 August (LaPresse) - There is room for negotiation on tariffs ‘for wines and certain food products, as well…

24 August 2025

Tariffs: suspension of goods in the US from European postal services, postal service halted as of today

Milan, 23 August (LaPresse/AP) - Poste Italiane, like other European postal operators, is temporarily suspending the acceptance of all shipments…

23 August 2025

Tariffs, Urso: ‘Agreement provides certainty, now let's work on exemptions’

Rome, 22 August (LaPresse) - ‘The result achieved so far is commendable because it finally provides certainty for businesses, averting…

22 August 2025

Mediobanca: shareholders’ meeting rejects takeover bid for Banca Generali

Milan, Aug. 21 (LaPresse) – Mediobanca’s shareholders’ meeting has rejected the public exchange offer (OPS) for Banca Generali. Mediobanca announced…

21 August 2025

USA, Jeff Bezos' mother dies: she invested in Amazon in its early days

Milan, 15 August. (LaPresse) - Jackie Bezos, mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has died at the age of 78.…

15 August 2025

USA, YouTube to use AI-based age verification system

Milan, 12 August (LaPresse/AP) - YouTube will begin testing a new age verification system in the United States tomorrow that…

12 August 2025

Evergrande: Hong Kong Stock Exchange delists company from trading

Hong Kong, 12 August (LaPresse) - China Evergrande has announced that it will be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock…

12 August 2025

Summer holidays cost on average 30% more than pre-Covid, says Codacons

Rome, Aug. 12 (LaPresse) – “Summer holidays, including transport, accommodation, and related services, cost on average 30% more than in…

12 August 2025

Fs: direct train from Rome to Munich for Oktoberfest 2025

Milan, August 9 (LaPresse) – FS Treni Turistici Italiani (part of the FS Italiane Group) is expanding its Espresso train…

9 August 2025

Marcinelle, Santanchè: ‘I remember the sacrifice of the victims as symbol of Italian dignity in the workplace’

Rome, 8 August (LaPresse) - ‘Today we remember with emotion the Italian victims of the Marcinelle tragedy.’ So said Daniela…

8 August 2025

Tourism, Confagri: “Shorter stays in farmhouses, foreign presence on the rise”

Milan, Aug. 7 (LaPresse) – “Just a few days before Ferragosto, Italian agritourism facilities are expected to be fully booked.…

7 August 2025

Mediobanca, board of directors calls shareholders' meeting on 21 August on takeover bid for B. Generali

Milan, August 6 (LaPresse) – The Board of Directors of Mediobanca has convened the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting for August 21,…

6 August 2025

Ice Cream: Production Rises in the Eurozone by 2%

Milan, July 29 (LaPresse) – In 2024, the European Union produced 3.3 billion litres of ice cream, marking a 2%…

29 July 2025

ECB: Survey shows inflation expectations revised downward for 2025 and 2026

Frankfurt (Germany), July 25 (LaPresse) – “Respondents' expectations for overall inflation, as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices…

25 July 2025

Webuild, Salini: ‘Results above expectations, ready for new opportunities’

Milan, 25 July (LaPresse) - "We are very satisfied with the sustainable growth in quality that we are continuing to…

25 July 2025