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Mastercard is considering the sale of 51% of the company that manages a large portion of payments in the United Kingdom. In the background are concerns about U.S. control of a strategic infrastructure, competition with Visa, and the new geopolitical climate.

The latest Trump blasts from Trump on Meloni and beyond. Damato’s Scratches

Facts, analysis, and scenarios ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara as seen from European institutions. Excerpt from the European Morning Briefing.

The unstoppable decline of Trump and the growing strength of the first American Pope. Damato’s Scratches

Trade vs populism: the battle between the EU and Trump for Latin America. An in-depth analysis by Fabio Fantozzi, Ansa journalist, taken from the European Morning Briefing.

With Kevin Warsh at the helm of the Federal Reserve, the era of forward guidance seems to be giving way to more restrained communication. Political tensions, price increases due to conflicts, and the possibility of a new 3% inflation target are changing the framework. Analysis by Carlo Benetti, Market Specialist at GAM.

The American president’s attacks on European leaders and Leo XIV are not mood swings. They are the same logic of spheres of influence applied, each time, to those who claim an authority superior to that of force. The analysis by Luigi Ricci, analyst and author of “Vatican Zero Day”

We are not witnessing the decline of the West, as perhaps both Moscow and Beijing hope. We are only witnessing the decline of the worst president the United States has had in 250 years of history. The Scratches of Damato

Political reactions to Trump’s criticisms of Meloni. Sacchi’s statement

Between hypotheses of public investments, the absence of a federal strategy, and new state restrictions, AI is set to become one of the most divisive political issues in the coming years. Commentary by Libby Cantrill, Head of Public Policy at PIMCO.

Intesa Sanpaolo, Banco Bpm, Mps, Bper, and five other banks are involved in the first phase of experimentation. What is the status of the digital currency project promoted by Bancomat, and how does it fit into the European challenge to dollar stablecoins?

Trump stated on Saturday that a peace agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would have been “largely negotiated,” but Tehran contests control of the passage, and yesterday the US president urged not to rush, with issues regarding the nuclear program and sanctions still to be resolved.

Intesa Sanpaolo and Bper also join the European consortium for a euro-backed stablecoin, which now includes 37 banks. From Bancomat’s digital currency to the Italian-German plan against “digital dollarization,” here is what is happening in the EU regarding monetary sovereignty, blockchain, and the ECB’s concerns.

Trump, NATO, and Europe. What is happening and what will happen. An in-depth analysis by Christian Spillmann taken from the European Morning Briefing

Despite significant accelerations in AI, financial markets, and tax cuts, Trump’s policies such as tariffs, deportations, and uncertainty have subtracted about 0.8 percentage points of growth from the US economy in 2025.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Economist’s analysis.

What are the effects of Trump on the American economy? An in-depth analysis by The Economist weekly magazine.

Facts and commentary on Trump’s real moves regarding Taiwan. The in-depth analysis from the weekly magazine The Economist.

The reset of US-China relations: stalemate in the Middle East, focus on inflation and the yield curve. Analysis by Intermonte’s Advisory & Management Team.

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to implement the Turnberry trade pact and avert the tariff threats promised by Trump by July 4th, eliminating duties on many US products in exchange for a 15% cap on European exports, with safeguard clauses and an expiration set for 2029.

The Trump administration lifts limits on 4 PFAS present in the drinking water of over 200 million Americans and postpones until 2031 part of the restrictions introduced by Biden against substances linked to cancer and other serious illnesses, sparking discontent even among its supporters. Facts, figures, and comments.

Boeing has confirmed that China has committed to purchasing 200 aircraft during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, as part of a deal that could later extend to include an additional 750 planes. However, the manufacturer’s shares declined following an order that was below expectations.

What will change and what will not change at the Fed with Warsh. An in-depth analysis from the Washington Post taken from Liturri’s review.

As reported by English-language media, the Trump-Xi summit was full of ceremonies and warm tones, but marked by stern Chinese warnings on Taiwan, limited results on Iran, and the clear perception of a relationship between superpowers now on equal footing.

At the Beijing summit, Trump and Xi reached agreements on agricultural purchases, the sale of 200 Boeing jets, and the creation of a Board of Trade to manage bilateral trade relations, but strong divergences remain, especially on the Taiwan issue.

The Department of Defense has initiated the initial release of government documents on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), colloquially known as UFOs, under the order of American President Donald Trump. Facts and comments.

The United States aims for July 4 to deploy the Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar as Air Force One, while the Boeing program is four years behind schedule.

Small US businesses excluded from the refund process that favors direct importers. The Financial Times article taken from Liturri’s review,

The letter from Michele Magno

US President Trump puts the brakes on: the Biden–Scholz agreement for long-range cruise missiles that Washington was supposed to deploy on German soil falls through. A rift more significant than the troop cuts. Facts and insights.

American farmers are being squeezed by Trump, yet they continue to support him. An in-depth analysis by the weekly magazine The Economist.

All the details about the shooting at Trump’s dinner with the White House correspondents. What happened and who is the attacker

The peace negotiations in Islamabad between the US and Iran collapsed on Saturday due to a double defection – Trump canceled the mission of envoys Witkoff and Kushner, deeming the Iranian offer insufficient, while Minister Araghchi left the city without meeting the Americans – leaving in place a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz between the US naval blockade and Tehran’s resistance.

Trump has initiated the reclassification of cannabis, opening the door to research and new tax benefits, but there are criticisms from doctors and mixed reactions from politicians and markets. Facts and comments.

Amid mid-term elections, war, and rising energy costs, Trump is considering the dossier of the low-cost carrier Spirit: openness to a bailout, but there are no buyers, and Secretary Duffy expresses doubts.

The roots and consequences of Trump’s senseless war against the Pope. An analysis by Manlio Graziano, historian and political scientist, taken from Stefano Feltri’s Notes.

For Catholic pacifism, war is the “absolute evil.” The trouble is that this absolute evil does not seem removable from human history. The letter from Michele Magno

The unforeseen challenges of living under the gaze and moods of Donald Trump. Damato’s Scratches

While Trump restricts Chinese biotech suppliers, Big Pharma funds and acquires innovation from China, strengthening an already critical dependency in production and increasingly central also in pharmaceutical research. The article by Mario Seminerio, curator of the Phastidio blog

The domestic political consequences of tensions between Trump and Meloni: Schlein and Conte on different tracks… Damato’s Scratches

Pope Prevost has warned those who promote and engage in wars that they will be held accountable “to God,” from whom Trump, on the other hand, occasionally feels empowered to keep wars ongoing.

With the TrumpRx platform, the President of the United States promised cheaper drugs for Americans, but some investigations show prices often higher than in Europe and Japan, with discounts limited to a few drugs and to those who pay out of pocket. Facts, figures, and comments.

“Titanic Europe. The Mysterious End of the European Union” by Giulio Meotti, read by Mikla Bua

The Trump administration is trying to convince companies to give up offshore wind leases by offering to compensate them in exchange for new investments in fossil fuels.

The Notebook of Michele Magno

The American president calls on allies for help in the conflict with Iran, even going so far as to evoke NATO intervention. But things are not that simple.

After the investment in the Israeli drone manufacturer Xtend by Eric Trump last month, the sons of the President of the United States are now investing in a new drone company, expanding their portfolio in the defense sector.

The Trump administration is exploring the involvement of Iranian Kurdish militias (and possibly those based in Iraq) for a ground offensive against Tehran, amid direct contacts by President Trump and support from the CIA, but the White House denies any approved plan.

Trump announced an initial funding of 25 billion dollars for the “Golden Dome” missile defense project: the stated goal is to develop a network of satellites to detect, track, and potentially intercept incoming missiles.