Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's Superbonus program cost €132 billion. Learn how fraud enforcement, tax deadlines, and audit risks affect your renovation credits and deductions through 2036.
Economy · PoliticsItalian gas prices surge 5.5% as Middle East conflict cuts LNG supply. How the Iran crisis will impact your heating bills and energy costs this winter.
Economy · National NewsMPS acquires Mediobanca in €13B deal. Understand the 2.45 share exchange, December 2026 delisting, and what Italy's banking consolidation means for your investments.
Economy · National NewsElectrolux announces 1,700 job cuts across Italy, closing Cerreto d'Esi and reducing Forlì plants. Nearly 40% of workforce affected in appliance sector restructuring.
Economy · PoliticsVatican Bank IOR reports €51M profit in 2025. Pope Francis receives €24.3M dividend for charitable works. Ethical investing and financial transparency milestone.
Politics · EconomyHormuz blockade threatens Italy with higher fuel costs and supply delays. Parliament debates naval mission this week. Understand the impact on your bills.
Economy · PoliticsECB plans 2 rate hikes in 2026 as Mideast energy shock returns. What this means for your Italian mortgage, bills, and business costs across the Eurozone.
Tech · EconomyEight Italian startups secure contracts at EU-Startups Summit in Valletta. CheckSig wins Italy's first MiCAR crypto license, FlySight lands Norway police deal.
Politics · EconomyIran demands war ceasefire before nuclear talks. Italy faces oil price spikes via Strait of Hormuz tensions. Naval coalition deploys. What you need to know.