Studies

The recent events have drawn our attention back to the effects of violence and terrorism on the financial markets and the real economy.

The perception of Made in Italy, abroad as at home, is still associated with agro-food products. However, they account for only 7% of our exports: the Italian bestseller in the world is our machinery, which generates € 74 billion, almost three times as much.

With over € 5 billion in exports, the United Arab Emirates represents Italy's principal export destination in the Middle East and North Africa, with considerable diversification and a projected increase in exports up to € 6 billion in 2018.

China is experiencing its third bubble in six years, this time of a financial nature. The Chinese bubble is lifting the veil on stability in the real economies of the emerging markets and their demand for oods and services. SACE has analyzed the top 20 emerging markets for Italian exports to determine which areas will actually be vulnerable to exogenous shocks.

A year ago the forecasts of crude oil prices dwelt steadily above 100 dollars a barrel (USD/bbl). If price has halved since, its value has not–at least not everywhere. Several countries, more or less known, offer better than ever opportunities for Italian companies in the industry, including SMEs. We have divided them into three groups, indicating risks and opportunities of each.