economy

Some people buy government bonds with a few thousand euros. Others put 10 million euro into a single order. That is the case reported by Italian newspaper Quotidiano Nazionale: on …

A multibillion-euro inheritance, a family holding company beset by tensions, investments ranging from mineral water to newspapers and, finally, a decision to speak candidly in front of the cameras. Leonardo …

Tuscany is heading towards a strong olive oil season, but the real battle will be fought in the marketplace. Early estimates for Toscano IGP olive oil point to production 35–40% …

Samsung has announced a preliminary figure that could make history: 107.4 trillion won, or around 80.2 billion dollars in operating profit for the third quarter of 2026. That would represent …

The global perfume market is dominated by luxury fashion houses, designer labels and major international beauty groups. But which companies sell the most fragrances, and which scents appeal to consumers …

The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount officially became a reality on 6 October 2026, following months of competing bids, negotiations, legal disputes and concerns about the impact on …

Political party funding is one of the less familiar aspects of Italy’s political system. Yet the day-to-day work of a party, from running local offices to organising election campaigns, depends …

Artificial intelligence dominated investing in 2025 and 2026. But as investors enter the final months of the year, the question is changing. It is no longer simply: which AI company …

The unrest paralyzing French cities extends far beyond student demonstrations. While major national unions prepare coordinated action days for later this month, spontaneous grassroots movements, local worker collectives, and independent …

For decades, Japan was one of the clearest examples of an economy trapped in very low interest rates, weak inflation and deflationary pressures. That model is now changing rapidly. Inflation …