Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · Tourism4.4M Italians skip vacations due to rising costs while BNPL usage hits 30% of households. Record spending inequality exposes Italy's wealth divide.
EconomyMilan bourse falls as Iran ceasefire deadline looms. Luxury stocks drop, oil climbs near $88. What investors in Italy should know about energy exposure and portfolio risk.
Economy · PoliticsItaly plans €30 billion budget expansion for 2027. Middle earners earning €50-60K save €1,000 on taxes, healthcare gets €5B boost, pension age frozen. Key changes ahead.
Economy · TransportationDiesel prices climb to €2.076 per liter across Italy. Learn why costs rank 4th in Europe and get tips to save on fuel this summer.
Economy · PoliticsItaly launches €10B housing recovery. 60,000 public apartments renovated, 100,000 new affordable units by 2027. Mortgage guarantees & social housing explained.
Economy · PoliticsAfter a July fire displaced 400 Spin Time residents in Rome, a €500K donation provides 60 days of temporary housing—but permanent solutions remain uncertain.
Environment · EconomyNew EU vehicle recycling rules start 2026, affecting car prices and exports in Italy. Learn about recycled content mandates and what changes by 2036.
EconomyMilan's FTSE MIB rises modestly in volatile August trading. Prysmian rallies 2.4% on €3.3B US acquisition while Diasorin plunges 3.6% on UBS downgrade.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's BTP-Bund spread remains stable at 79.3 points, keeping government borrowing costs steady—what this means for mortgages, business loans, and your finances.