Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East tensions push oil past $100/barrel. Italian households face €200-300 more in fuel costs, €1,500 total annually. What it means for your budget.
Economy · National NewsItaly's economy to grow just 0.8% in 2026 as energy bills jump €29B. Istat warns Middle East conflict threatens household budgets and inflation.
Economy · PoliticsItaly explores public guarantees for industrial gas consortia to secure lower long-term rates. How the scheme works, which manufacturers benefit, and indirect economic effects.
Tourism · EconomyItaly leads European luxury hotels: €8B market, 170 five-star properties by 2028 in Taormina, Cortina, Lake Como. Impact on residents explained.
Sports · EconomyItaly receives IOC recognition for Olympic readiness. €3.4B infrastructure investment spans four regions with 87% funding permanent transport upgrades benefiting residents long-term.
Economy · National NewsMortgages 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.
Economy · PoliticsItalian 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.
Economy · PoliticsItalian 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.
Economy · National NewsItaly's industrial output rose 0.7% in March. Capital goods surged 5.8% yearly while consumer goods fell. Key update for expats and investors.