Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · TechItaly tightens crypto and virtual IBAN regulations. MiCA and new AML rules require enhanced compliance. What foreign residents need to know about new financial scrutiny and documentation requirements.
Economy · National NewsItaly's banks cut €4.7B to firms under 20 staff. If you run a microenterprise, new guarantee funds and anti-usury reforms (active June 15) offer relief options.
EconomyMilan's FTSE MIB hits record highs on Iran-US accord. Natural gas futures plunge 7%, signaling potential relief for Italian household energy bills and costs.
Economy · National NewsItaly's BTP yields fall to 3.66% on geopolitical calm. Mortgage holders face lower rates; new inflation-linked bonds offer 4% returns. What it means for residents.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran accord reopens Hormuz after months of closure. Italy faces 3-6 month wait for energy price relief despite 60-day toll-free window. What to expect.
EconomyItaly's new inflation-protected bond pulled €3.17B on day one. Learn how to invest from €1,000 with 1.60% guaranteed return and tax advantages for savers.
Economy · PoliticsGiovanna Vitelli leads Altagamma to boost Italian luxury exports, protect artisan crafts, and strengthen sector recognition through economic impact data.
Tech · EconomyVicenza-based Officina Stellare merges with GATG to form €800M aerospace-defense group. What this Italian consolidation means for the sector and investors.
Environment · Economy150 GW of Italian renewable projects trapped in bureaucratic permitting. Learn how new FER X auctions and €23B funding could lower electricity costs by 2026.