Many of the large-cap Italian firms in some sectors generate a large portion of their revenues from markets abroad. This is similar to the UK market where the FTSE 100 firms are dependent on foreign countries than the local market. So Italian multi-nationals may offer opportunities for investors when politics and other issues lead to …
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The European Union may be plunged into crisis again with today’s developments in Italy. Following Brexit and the election of Trump in the US, the revolt against the establishment continues with Italians voting “no” in the referendum. The Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has resigned following the heavy defeat in the referendum. From a BBC article: Sleepless …
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Italy has a population of about 61.0 million and is predominantly Catholic. Despite being a member of the EU and generally considered as a wealthy, the country’s economy has been mostly stagnant in the past few years. While the country has a great history and culture, in modern times Italy hasn’t kept pace with the rest of …
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Italy has one of the world’s largest economies in the world. Though the country has a rich history and cultural heritage, currently it is going through some tough economic times. Despite the current problems, as a developed country Italy is home to many world-class companies. In this post, let us take a quick look at …
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