Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsHistoric Turin newspaper La Stampa sold to SAE Group. Local northwestern investors joining ownership structure. Deal closes mid-2026 pending regulatory approval.
EconomyItaly's 74-basis-point bond spread signals stable credit conditions. Learn how this affects your mortgage rates, business loans, and financial outlook in 2026.
EconomyAsian markets plunge 4.5% amid Middle East war. Seoul crashes 12%, oil hits $82. How rising energy costs and market volatility will impact Italy residents and investors.
Economy · National NewsCrude oil above $74 impacts Italian households: expect higher fuel prices, electricity bills, and elevated mortgage rates as Middle East conflict disrupts energy supply.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East conflict disrupts Qatar LNG imports. Gas prices surge 7.5% to €58.39/MWh. What residents need to know about energy costs and government relief.
Economy · National NewsItaly's bond spread reached 70.4 basis points on rising energy costs. Find out how this affects your mortgage rates and when the ECB might change interest rates.
Economy · PoliticsMilan stock market drops 4% amid Middle East tensions. Gas prices surge 33%, threatening household budgets and business costs across Italy. What to expect next.
Economy · National NewsItaly's BTP-Bund spread widens to 65 points amid geopolitical tensions. Learn how this affects your mortgage rates, investments and services in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsMilan court places Deliveroo under judicial supervision over poverty wages for 20,000 riders. What this means for workers and food delivery in Italy.