Italy 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.
Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Italy's Superbonus program cost €132 billion. Learn how fraud enforcement, tax deadlines, and audit risks affect your renovation credits and deductions through 2036.
Electrolux shuts Cerreto d'Esi plant, eliminating 1,700 Italian jobs across 5 sites. May 25 ministerial meeting to discuss retraining, Cassa Integrazione support.
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.
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?