
Secondo la direttrice generale del Fmi, Kristalina Georgieva, gli Stati Uniti non potranno ridurre il debito di oltre 40.000 miliardi affidandosi solo alla crescita economica, ma serviranno misure di bilancio.
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Il debito pubblico degli Stati Uniti ha superato i 40.000 miliardi di dollari.
Gli Stati Uniti non riusciranno a ridurre il debito, pari a oltre 40.000 miliardi di dollari, puntando solo sulla crescita economica: per la sostenibilità dell'enorme passivo servirà un aggiustamento di bilancio.
Lo ha detto la direttrice generale del Fmi, Kristalina Georgieva, nel corso dei meeting a Bangkok. "Le autorità fanno molto affidamento sulla forte crescita negli Usa" per ridurre il debito, ha detto Goergieva. "Al Fondo crediamo che la crescita naturalmente aiuterà, ma non riuscirà a produrre l'aggiustamento necessario abbastanza velocemente. Serviranno quindi misure" di bilancio.

European stock markets remain on the rise but cautious awaiting US inflation and the Fed. Fears for oil following the Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia are also weighing on the markets.

According to Moody's, the war cost American consumers 265 billion, driven by increases in fuel prices, interest rates and military spending, with a burden estimated at around 1,100 dollars per family.

New increase of 20 cents communicated by the Customs and Monopolies Agency for 13 brands of manufactured tobacco and 14 inhalation tobacco. The increases will continue in 2027 and 2028 due to the increase in excise duties.

The Confindustria research center estimates GDP growth of 1% for 2026, defining it as fragile, and forecasts a slowdown to 0.6% in 2027. The cost of energy, inflation and rates are under blame.

The increase in prices for tobacco products continues due to the adjustment of excise duties provided for by the Budget Law. From 14 October 2026, prices will increase by 20 cents for numerous brands of shredded tobacco, cigars and heated tobacco.

Asia-Pacific stock markets show mixed trends despite the recovery of semiconductor stocks, weighed down by high oil prices and caution awaiting US inflation data. Better-than-expected Chinese trade data offers support, while subdued inflation highlights an uneven recovery in China. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia keep concerns about energy supplies high. Kospi -0.7%, Nikkei -0.17%, Hang Seng +0.33%, Shanghai -0.65%, Shenzhen -1.44%, Taiwan +0.59%; Wall Street futures mixed, Europe expected to rise cautiously.