AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Finance Watch: Italy’s general government debt hit a record €3.2 trillion in June, with the Bank of Italy pointing to higher borrowing needs and liquidity effects. Tourism Disruption: Mount Etna’s renewed activity forced Catania Airport to suspend operations, triggering widespread flight cancellations and leaving Sicilian resorts dealing with last-minute booking drops. Maritime & Defence Industry: Shares in Hanwha and Fincantieri rose after Trump’s memo temporarily opened U.S. Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards that invest in U.S. facilities and train American workers. Energy & Renewables Financing: European Energy secured €234m financing for a 225MW agrivoltaic project in Italy, adding momentum to the country’s solar-plus-storage buildout. Business & Tech: Revolut’s push continues with a full French banking licence, expanding its services across Europe. Sports Business: Fincantieri-linked market optimism also echoed in U.S. policy-driven shipbuilding demand, while Italy’s football transfer chatter included Milan’s shifting stance on Rafael Leão’s price.
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