Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsLeonardo surpasses 2025 profit forecasts with €19.5B revenue, €1.75B EBITA. Italy's aerospace leader strengthens European defense position.
EconomyItaly's FTSE MIB closes lower as banking stocks plunge 2-6%. What ECB rate decision and trade tensions mean for savers and investors in Italy.
EconomyItaly's BTP spread closes at 60.7 points—the lowest in 15 years. What this stability means for borrowing costs, mortgages, and Italy's fiscal outlook.
Economy · PoliticsLabor Minister Calderone addresses AI regulation, wages, job security Wednesday. Major EU summit Friday in Rome. How it affects your work in Italy.
Politics · EconomyItaly's bill reclassifies horses as pets, banning slaughter & impacting 137,000 farms, restaurants, and historic festivals like Palio di Siena. Key changes ahead.
Politics · EconomyItaly blocks equal parental leave reform citing €3B costs. Mothers get 5 months at 80%, fathers 10 days. Compare to Spain, Sweden, Portugal standards.
Economy · Digital LifestyleItalian buy-now-pay-later market surges 24% as Cofidis posts record growth. Learn how new CCD II regulations affect expat borrowing and what APR rates mean for you.
EconomySupreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs. Chinese tech rallies, yen weakens. Italian funds face new trade risks and currency hedging costs. Key updates for 2026.
EconomyItalian banks drop 2-3% as U.S. tariffs hit Europe. Milan's FTSE MIB slides 0.11% amid trade tensions. What it means for investors and residents.