Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsLeonardo Maria Del Vecchio acquires 80% of Editoriale Nazionale, controlling Il Giorno, La Nazione, and Il Resto del Carlino. Editorial independence promised, with investments in local newsrooms and digital modernization.
Economy · PoliticsItalian women earn 10.7% less than men and rank last in EU workplace equality. Despite boardroom gains, employment gaps persist across Italy.
Economy · Other NewsAdopt a rescue dog or cat in Cuneo province or volunteer at local shelters to get free 730 tax filing for 2025-2026. Six CAF offices participate across the province.
Economy · National NewsItaly's 2026 budget cuts IRPEF tax from 35% to 33% for €28K-€50K earners. New short-term rental rules target investors. Government rejects all corrections despite criticism.
EconomyItalian banks lend 2.7% more in April 2026. Mortgage rates rising, business loans climbing. What rising costs mean for your borrowing plans.
Economy · TransportationOil prices jump above $104 per barrel as WTI and Brent crude surge. Learn how global market movements affect Italian fuel and energy costs.
Economy · PoliticsItalian govt denies budget emergency after Tajani gaffe. Rome negotiating €3.7B EU defense funds for energy relief as Middle East crisis threatens costs.
Economy · PoliticsMPS governance battle pits regional banking vision against northern consolidation. How this fight affects credit access, branches & businesses in southern Italy.
Economy · National NewsItalian 10-year BTP yields jumped to 3.94% amid energy-driven inflation. Learn how ECB rate hikes affect mortgages, savings, and your finances in Italy.