Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsBanco BPM merger collapses as Crédit Agricole blocks deal. Intesa Sanpaolo takeover now inevitable. What changes for MPS customers and bank account holders in Italy?
Economy · National NewsItaly suspends 157 hospitality businesses after crackdown on illegal employment. 751 workers found undeclared, 3.5M euros in fines issued. What this means for tourism jobs.
Economy · National NewsItaly's 10-year bond spread widens to 81 basis points. Understand how rising yields affect your savings, mortgages, and investment decisions in Italy.
Environment · EconomyBlue crab invasion decimates Italian clam farms with 70% losses in 2026. How fishers turn the pest into profit with new jarred products & EU funding.
Sports · EconomyItaly races to upgrade stadiums for Euro 2032. 13 cities competing for 5 spots. €4.5B investment reshaping Rome, Milan, Naples and more urban areas.
Tech · EconomyECB's digital euro pilot starts mid-2027 in Italy with 7 providers. Free payments, offline mode, exceeds EU accessibility standards. What residents need to know.
Economy · National NewsBanco BPM ends MPS merger talks, clearing path for Intesa's €30B bid. Italian banking consolidation heats up—what it means for your investments in 2026.
Economy · National NewsTronchetti Provera now holds 26.56% of Pirelli, pushing out Chinese Sinochem. What this means for investors in Italy.
Economy · National NewsAxa CEO Buberl confirms no Generali acquisition plans as Italy's financial sector consolidates rapidly. MPS partnership remains priority through 2027.