Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItaly's June exports rose 9.8% yearly, but strip out shipbuilding and growth falls to 0.5%. Energy deficit hit €5B—expect higher electricity and fuel bills.
EconomyItalian gas prices hit €61.3/MWh amid global tensions. Your heating bill could jump €349 annually. What families and businesses need to know now.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's BTP-Bund spread hit 79 basis points amid geopolitical tensions. Learn how rising borrowing costs affect your mortgage, business credit, and pensions.
Economy · PoliticsUS oil reserves hit 43-year lows as Iran tensions persist. Discover how crude price surges impact your fuel costs, household budgets, and inflation in Italy.
Sports · Economy · TourismNaples hosts preliminary America's Cup regatta Sept 24-27, 2026. €370M economic impact, 11,000 jobs, Bagnoli waterfront cleanup accelerated for residents.
Economy · Digital LifestyleItalian households spend €23,261/year—highest ever. Tech spending up 3,200%, energy costs down 37%. See how these shifts impact your budget.
Sports · EconomyTaranto 2026 Mediterranean Games brings 4,000 athletes Aug 21-Sept 3. €350M investment transforms Puglia with Olympic venues, legacy infrastructure for residents.
Economy · PoliticsEuropean gas futures breach €61/MWh, pushing Italian energy bills higher. Geopolitical tensions and supply shortages threaten a costly winter for residents.
Economy · National News3,000 supplier jobs face immediate layoffs as Taranto steel plant crisis deepens. What workers need to know about court closure and government response.