Families and businesses, it is their credit if Italy “holds” and grows (slightly) – Corriere.it

Surprisingly, Italy resists and grows. In spite of everything. There are many factors that have determined this (positive) surprise effect. Ferruccio de Bortoli explains them in his usual analysis on L’Economia on newsstands on Mondays for free with the Corriere della Sera. One year after the outbreak of the war, which continues to claim innocent victims, the effects of the conflict on the economy are no longer harmful. And this shows that Russia has lost the power that allowed it to triple gas prices. «We are witnessing – recalls de Bortoli – an incredibly rapid and unexpected change in the economic situation. A sort of decoupling of war and economy. The war events no longer have, as at the beginning of hostilities, an immediate impact on the prices of energy and raw materials, especially agricultural ones. And U.S? Despite the chronic fragility of the political situation, families and businesses “hold on”. The diversification of energy sources is well underway, but the plan for regasification terminals should not be abandoned. Meanwhile, on the Stock Exchange the mid caps that have returned 650% in 20 years are watched with interest by investors.

Proposals to fight against the high cost of living

As always, the section dedicated to companies is very rich, starting with the cover story dedicated to the theme of inflation: on the one hand, the need for companies to pass on the increases to consumers, on the other, the chains that fear price increases so as not to lose market shares. And in the background the loss of the purchasing power of wages. How does it come out? The proposals of Francesco Mutti (president of Centromarca), Gabrile Villa (general manager of Esselunga) and Federico Bellono (general secretary of the Chamber of Labor of Trento). We are thinking of further growth at Igor, a company that has made gorgonzola our third “PDO for export”. It has 50% of the market, has a turnover of 227 million, earns, invests. The secret of success? The managing director Fabio Leonardi explains it. News at Pinko where a joint venture was created with Eli Group (Footwear district of the Marche region, Liu Jo brand) which gives birth to a new Pinko shoes company for the development of the brand’s shoe business unit. The new CEO Craveri explains the new (all-Italian) supply chain: an ambitious plan that enhances excellence.

TOAngelini beauty, “arm” of Angelini industries, expand the brand portfolio by signing an agreement with Chiara Ferragni. The digital entrepreneur’s first fragrance will be launched in 2023 and will be produced and distributed by the pharmaceutical company’s cosmetics business unit which has a turnover of 106 million, after constant growth over the last five years. Finally, in the Assets section, a guide on how to save money in the management of current accounts. In one year, the Standard Indicator has soared above all for young people, but also for families and pensioners. The difference between the cheapest and the most expensive product is close to 200 euros. Online deposits are always convenient, having risen by 2% on average. Eight alternative institutes where you can pay zero.