Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItalian companies post record H1 results with €1.2T market cap milestone. FTSE MIB up 15%, outpacing Europe. Analysis for Italy residents and investors.
Economy · National NewsItaly's CDP development bank posts €4.3 billion profit in H1 2026, mobilizing record €20.1 billion for infrastructure, housing, and SME lending nationwide.
Economy · National NewsItaly's June employment data reveals alarming youth joblessness at 18.4% amid rise in temporary contracts. Impact on young workers explained.
EconomyItaly's new right-to-repair law guarantees warranty extensions and affordable repairs. Learn how manufacturers must now fix devices instead of replacing them.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's gas reserves reach 74%, outpacing EU and Germany. Learn how robust storage protects winter heating costs and energy security for residents in Italy.
Economy · EnvironmentTTF benchmark drops to €56.06/MWh. Variable-rate gas and electricity customers in Italy see relief as wholesale prices retreat. Variable rates affected within 1-2 billing cycles.
Politics · EconomyItaly's municipal welfare system leaves residents in poorer regions with drastically fewer services. Bolzano spends 33x more than Calabria—here's what it means for you.
Economy · National NewsZegna Foundation offers 85 scholarships up to €50,000/year for Italian scholars. Study abroad, return within 5 years. STEM-focused, includes Asia destinations.
Economy · National NewsItalian shipbuilder Fincantieri's net profit surges 188% in H1 2025. Discover how record orders and underwater tech drive Italy's industrial revival.