AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEurozone Inflation Watch: A Reuters analysis says only 56 of 175 euro-zone firms plan to raise prices in response to the Iran war shock, a sharp contrast with 2022—suggesting weaker demand is limiting pricing power. Luxury Retail Shift: European luxury brands are leaning harder into the U.S., adding stores and staging fashion shows to attract wealthy shoppers boosted by the AI and tech boom, while Europe and China remain softer. Italy Consumer Angle (Food & Travel): Italy’s restaurant and hospitality rules keep coming up in consumer debates, including the ongoing question of whether hotels and restaurants must offer free tap water. Italian Business Abroad (Shipping): Italian ferry operator GNV is launching an LNG-powered ship, GNV Aurora, on the Genoa–Tangier Med route, aiming for lower emissions and smoother travel ahead of peak seasonal demand. Auto Demand Signal: Tesla’s European recovery is uneven—registrations rose in several countries, but Italy still saw a year-on-year decline.
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