Naples, Rome, Bologna, Florence and Milan: all would like to be included in the shortlist of candidates to host the 2032 European Championships. But time is running out and the various cities are adopting different approaches to carry out costly and complex projects in line with UEFA standards

For the time being, investors continue to attach current value to statements by US policymakers, even though these are becoming increasingly unreliable: “At the moment, international investors consider it credible, to a certain extent, that the United States and Tehran will reach a truce,” says economist Trezzi

“I have never received a proposal for a merger between MPS and Banco BPM,” says Crédit Agricole’s CEO, Olivier Gavalda: a surprise for Lovaglio, but apparently not for Castagna. Some interpretations of this change in the situation

The CEO of MPS, whilst convinced that a merger with BPM is the best way to preserve Siena’s integrity, would not go so far as to sign off on an alternative proposal to Intesa that has no chance of success. Meanwhile, the puzzle remains incomplete

The Chinese DRAM manufacturer’s share price soars by 500 per cent on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, reaching a market capitalisation of $540 billion. For Beijing, this is proof of its growing technological autonomy and its ability to compete with the United States. Europe looks on from the sidelines

“Xi Jinping’s statements leave no room for doubt: Beijing aims to lead a new technological order based primarily on open AI – albeit with limitations – as an alternative to and in competition with the American model. The Cxmt operation forms part of this objective,” says Antonio Cesarano, chief investment adviser at Sella Sgr

The director of the Siena-based institute is responding to Intesa Sanpaolo’s offer in a very cautious manner. Meanwhile, BPM is watching developments from afar “with satisfaction” 

The Minister for the Economy sought to send a message regarding this government’s ability to establish a new balance of power with the banking system: “With sound, profitable and innovative banks, the country is stronger. The reverse is also true.”