Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · EnvironmentHow Italy's push to reform EU carbon pricing affects your electricity costs. What residents in Italy need to know about the ETS energy crisis debate.
Tourism · EconomySicily saw 22.5M tourists in 2025, but Italian visitors fell 6.3% while foreigners rose 5.5%. What this shift means for infrastructure, prices, and local communities.
Economy · PoliticsECB warns Italian banks must prepare for geopolitical shocks. Learn how 2026 stress tests and rising global tensions could impact lending rates and financial stability.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East escalation sends oil to $106/barrel. Italy faces €10B in extra energy costs. Fed and ECB hold rates steady as inflation threats mount.
Economy · PoliticsGasoline and diesel prices spike across Italy as Middle East tensions drive crude oil up 5%. How €350+ annual costs affect residents and businesses.
Economy · National NewsDiesel now €2.10/L across Italy. Discover how the Iran conflict affects pump prices, government relief plans, and what residents should expect in coming weeks.
Economy · PoliticsItaly faces 60% energy price spikes from Qatar disruptions and market volatility. Defense Minister Crosetto explains why negotiating with Russia won't lower costs.
EconomyFTSE MIB gains 0.8% as central banks hold rates. How ECB, Fed decisions impact Italian mortgages, savings, and investments. Oil retreats amid geopolitical shifts.
Transportation · EconomyItaly's Ecobonus opens today: get up to €4,000 off electric motorcycles and scooters. Save money, skip ZTL fines, and apply through your dealer now.