Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItaly's GDP grows 1.3% year-on-year in February 2026, per Confcommercio. Inflation at 0.7%, consumer spending rising, interest rates easing. What it means for your wallet.
Politics · EconomyMilano Cortina 2026 costs exploded to €5.7B—over 4x initial estimates. Environmental damage, taxpayer burden, and protest movement explained.
Economy · PoliticsU.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs but 15% global duties take effect Feb 24. China warns retaliation. 150-day uncertainty affects EU exporters including Italy.
Economy · TechEnel invests €53 billion to modernize Italy's power grid, expand renewables by 15 GW, and enhance reliability through 2028. Learn what this means for residents.
Sports · Economy · TourismItaly's record-breaking Winter Games delivered 27 medals and €5.3B-€6.1B economic impact. Discover housing upgrades, job creation, and tourism surge affecting residents.
Sports · EconomyMilan-Cortina 2026 Olympics projected to bring Italy 30 medals and €6 billion economic boost. What these forecasts mean for Northern Italy residents.
Economy · ImmigrationFincantieri adds 270+ direct hires at Monfalcone yard with €600M investment. Learn how Italy balances industrial growth with foreign worker integration in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Economy · CultureItaly proposes UNESCO-backed Authority to combat counterfeit food, protect €250B culinary sector, and unlock billions in lost export revenue by 2030.
Politics · EconomyHungary vetoes EU's 20th sanctions package over Russian oil pipeline dispute, creating uncertainty for EU energy policy and coordination on Russia.