Italy's Borrowing Costs Hit Historic Lows: What Lower Bond Spreads Mean for Your Wallet
Italy's BTP-Bund spread holds at historic 60 basis points. Learn how stable borrowing costs affect mortgage rates, taxes, and your finances in 2026.
Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Italy's BTP-Bund spread holds at historic 60 basis points. Learn how stable borrowing costs affect mortgage rates, taxes, and your finances in 2026.
Milan court puts Deliveroo under supervision for worker exploitation. 20,000 riders could gain employee status, €7.50-10/hr wages, and back pay.
Rottamazione-quater payment deadline March 9, 2025. Guide for 4M taxpayers on payment methods, missing vouchers, and consequences of missing the cut-off.
Italy's government backs collective bargaining over statutory minimum wage. Learn how this affects your salary, family leave, and startup incentives in 2026.
Young worker dies at Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard, triggering nationwide strike. Italy recorded 1,093 workplace deaths in 2025 as safety crisis continues.
Italy rejects €9 minimum wage but introduces sector-based wage floors and expanded parental leave with family bonuses for 2026. What workers and parents need to know.
Padua court ruling confirms home office accidents qualify as workplace injuries. New legal protections for 3.6M Italian remote workers. Compensation and rights explained.
Italy's 2026 Budget allocates €2B for wage contract renewals, offering 5% flat tax on salary increases and 1% tax on productivity bonuses up to €5K for 5.5M workers awaiting agreements.
Saipem exceeded 2024 targets with €15.5B revenue, confirmed €0.17 dividend, and €31B backlog. Strong performance for Milan-listed stock.