Italy's PM Office says they're still willing to cooperate with the US; says EU-Mercosur trade deal is now more balanced, Italy support it

Italy's Prime Minister's Office reaffirming cooperation with the US reflects a potentially stabilizing diplomatic relationship, which may ease concerns among market participants.

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Their support for a more balanced EU-Mercosur trade deal suggests a shift towards enhanced trade relations, potentially benefitting sectors exposed to international trade. Keep an eye on how this could influence EU and Latin American equities as well as currencies involved.

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