Economy · National NewsItaly Faces Energy Crisis and Modest Growth: What 2026 Holds for Residents
Italy's economy to grow just 0.8% in 2026 as energy bills jump €29B. Istat warns Middle East conflict threatens household budgets and inflation.
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Economy · National NewsItaly's Housing Boom: How Falling Mortgage Rates Are Reshaping the Market in 2025
Mortgages jumped 18.8% in Italy as rates fell to 2.03%. Discover how ECB cuts are reshaping home buying, pushing prices up 4%, and what first-time buyers should do now.
Economy · PoliticsItalian Markets Drop as Energy Costs Rise and Iran Talks Stall
Italian bond yields hit 3.84%, pushing mortgage rates higher. Energy prices surge 1.4%. Here's what it means for your finances and investments in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's Pension Crisis: Why Women Retire on 28.7% Less and What's Changing
Italian women retire on 28.7% less than men due to caregiving gaps and wage disparities. Learn how pay transparency and caregiving reforms are reshaping pensions.
Economy · National NewsItaly's Manufacturing Bounces Back in March, but Consumer Spending Remains Weak
Italy's industrial output rose 0.7% in March. Capital goods surged 5.8% yearly while consumer goods fell. Key update for expats and investors.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's €132 Billion Superbonus Reckoning: What Residents Need to Know About Tax Credits and Fraud Crackdowns
Italy's Superbonus program cost €132 billion. Learn how fraud enforcement, tax deadlines, and audit risks affect your renovation credits and deductions through 2036.
Economy · National NewsElectrolux's Italian Factory Shutdown Threatens 1,700 Jobs: What Workers Face Now
Electrolux shuts Cerreto d'Esi plant, eliminating 1,700 Italian jobs across 5 sites. May 25 ministerial meeting to discuss retraining, Cassa Integrazione support.
Economy · TechSella's Digital Gamble: How the €85M Hype Acquisition Reshapes Banking for Italy's Young Professionals
Gruppo Sella acquires Hype for €85M, bringing 1.9M users into hybrid banking model. What changes for digital banking customers and fintech competition in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's Stock Market Surges as Oil Hits Multi-Year Highs Amid Iran Crisis
Milan's FTSE MIB gains 0.76% as Eni and Enel rally on crude surge. Higher oil prices boost energy stocks but raise living costs for Italian households. What's next?