Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsGiochi Preziosi secures CIGS wage protection for 135 workers until Dec 2026 amid store closures. Income coverage, benefits, and what affected employees should do.
Economy · PoliticsItalian fishermen plan Strait of Messina blockade May 1 over diesel costs. Fuel prices triple neighbors' rates. What it means for travelers and seafood supply.
Transportation · EconomyFive-day truck strike hits Italy May 25-29. Supermarkets face shortages, fuel prices spike 30%. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.
Economy · PoliticsU.S. seizure of Iranian tanker spikes oil to $95/barrel, shaking Milan markets. Italian residents face fuel hikes, inflation fears. Latest updates here.
Economy · PoliticsUniCredit's voluntary offer values Commerzbank at €30.8/share via share-swap. What this means for credit ratings, deposits, and Italian banking customers.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly will reactivate coal plants if gas prices exceed €70/MWh. How Middle East tensions affect your electricity bills and Italy's energy future.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East conflict threatens €21B hit to Italian manufacturing energy costs in 2026. Learn how rising bills affect households, businesses, and what relief measures exist.
Economy · PoliticsEni discovers 140 billion cubic meters of gas off Indonesia. Production starts 2028, strengthening Eni's Asian portfolio and creating opportunities for Italian businesses.
EconomyItaly's 10-year bond yield hit 3.73% as the BTP-Bund spread widened to 74 basis points. What this means for your mortgage rates and loans.