Day: April 8, 2025

Milan Stock Exchange Regains Some Ground

Milan: The Milan stock exchange’s FTSE Mib index regained some ground after the opening of trading on Tuesday, rising by 1.54% to 33,361 points. This increase comes after three sessions of significant losses amid turmoil on the international money mar…

Italian Business Pessimistic Amid Tariff Uncertainty – BoI

Rome: Italian businesses see both the general economic situation and their own short-term operating conditions as worsening, according to the Bank of Italy’s latest Inflation and Growth Expectations Survey. It said companies’ prospects for the current…

Fincantieri Building First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship

Ancona: Fincantieri and Viking Cruises on Tuesday announced the world’s first cruise ship powered by hydrogen stored on board, which will be used for both propulsion and generating electricity on board, named the “Viking Libra”. The unit is currently …

Meloni Calls for New Economic Pact Amid US Tariffs Crisis

Rome: Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for a new pact in response to the US tariffs crisis during talks with Italian business sectors that are expected to be most affected by the proposed increases in trade taxes. Meloni emphasized the need fo…

Milan Bourse Rebounds 2.44% After Previous Declines

Milan: The Milan bourse experienced a rebound of 2.44% following a series of declines over the past three sessions, which were triggered by tariff announcements from US President Donald Trump.

According to Ansa News Agency, the FTSE-Minb index, a k…

Meloni to Propose Zero Tariff Strategy to President Trump

Rome: Premier Giorgia Meloni announced her intention to propose a “zero for zero” tariff strategy during her upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on April 17. This approach aims to eliminate reciprocal duties on existing ind…