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Wall Street waiting for crucial data
Today’s session on Wall Street opens with restrained movements, reflecting investors’ expectations for the next inflation data. Tomorrow, in fact, consumer prices will be announced, followed by producer prices on Thursday. These events could significantly affect the markets, creating a climate of uncertainty among operators. At the opening, the Dow Jones recorded a loss of 91.40 points, equal to -0.21%, while the S&P 500 showed a slight increase of 2.17 points (+0.04%).
The Nasdaq, on the other hand, gained 46.21 points, marking an increase of 0.23%. This scenario highlights the caution of investors, who prefer to wait for economic data before making significant decisions
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News in the automotive sector: Ferrari and Andretti
Meanwhile, the automotive sector is abuzz with the announcement of an important agreement between Ferrari and Andretti Formula Racing. Starting in 2026, Ferrari will provide power units and changes to the Andretti team, subject to their approval of the FIA Formula 1 Championship. This agreement represents a significant step for both teams in the Formula 1 landscape, highlighting the importance of collaboration between teams to face future challenges. Formula 1 is undergoing a period of great transformation and this agreement could have a significant impact on the performance of Andretti, who is trying to establish himself
in the championship.
Italy is the leader in artificial intelligence
Italy asserts itself as a leader in the field of artificial intelligence thanks to the IT4LIA AI Factory project, selected by the European Commission. This initiative involves the creation of an advanced supercomputer at the Bologna Technopole, intended to strengthen strategic sectors such as agri-food and cybersecurity. With an investment of 430 million euros, the project aims to position Italy at the forefront of research and technological development. The creation of this supercomputer will not only support innovation in the country, but will also help to strengthen the competitiveness of the Italian industry
at a global level.
Contracts and industrial production in Italy
In another significant development, Lane, a subsidiary of Webuild, has won a 152 million dollar contract to upgrade traffic on I-77 in South Carolina. This project supports the development of Scout Motors’ new Volkswagen plant in Blythewood, highlighting the importance of infrastructure for industrial progress. However, industrial production in Italy remains unchanged in October compared to September, according to ISTAT. In the August-October quarter, there was a decrease of 0.7%. Changes in the energy and consumer goods sectors show an increase, while capital and intermediate goods are decreasing, suggesting a certain fragility in the Italian
productive sector.
