Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsHormuz closure risks pushing Italy into recession. Energy bills rising, product delays mounting, corporate defaults could hit 5% by 2027. Key impacts for residents.
Tech · EconomyStellantis brings AI factory tech to Italian plants as unions demand job security. With 10,000 auto jobs lost since 2020, workers face skills shift.
Economy · PoliticsItaly pushes EU for budget flexibility on energy relief. Commission says use €95B in existing funds first. Fuel costs set to spike in May.
Politics · EconomyRussia launches 64,000-troop nuclear exercises while Putin visits China. Learn how this affects Italy's energy costs, security, and EU stability in 2024.
Economy · EnvironmentItalian energy giant Enel buys 7 US solar farms for $140M. What this American expansion means for Italian shareholders, Enel stock, and Italy's energy strategy.
Economy · PoliticsMilan's FTSE MIB drops 0.91% on dividend payouts while broader Europe rallies on Iran diplomacy. Italy gas bills up 13% from Hormuz closure—what it means for residents.
Economy · PoliticsOpposition pushes €9/hour minimum wage affecting 3.6M workers in Italy. What residents, expats, and investors need to know about the wage debate and employment impact.
Sports · EconomySinner prepares for Roland Garros after Rome triumph. Italian tennis reaches 7.8M TV viewers, reshaping Italy's sports culture and broadcast scheduling priorities for residents.
Economy · PoliticsItalian households face €477 gas bill increase due to Strait of Hormuz tensions. Learn what's driving prices and when relief may come for residents.