Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsGulf crisis blocks Hormuz Strait, pushing Brent to $102. Italian households & businesses face higher fuel, electricity bills. What Milan's market reaction signals.
Economy · National NewsItaly's Public Finance Document outlines two scenarios: modest growth or -0.2% GDP contraction in 2027 if conflicts continue. What this means for your income and jobs.
Economy · National NewsUniCredit increases its Generali stake to 8.72%, becoming the third-largest shareholder. How this move reshapes power dynamics in Italy's financial sector.
Economy · PoliticsBrent crude above $100/barrel drives Italian pump prices higher. Families face €1,500–€1,700 in extra annual fuel costs. How the Gulf standoff impacts you.
Economy · National NewsGasoline and diesel prices decline for 14 consecutive days in Italy. But excise tax relief expires May 1—residents and expats face potential price spike.
Economy · PoliticsItaly reaches 90% gas storage capacity, securing winter supply and protecting households from price spikes. See how this strengthens European energy security.
Economy · National NewsItaly's manufacturing crisis deepens: 148,000 jobs at risk as steel, auto sectors contract. CGIL warns policy vacuum threatens industrial future for residents.
Economy · PoliticsPersian Gulf blockade driving oil prices above $100/barrel. Learn how Hormuz Strait tensions affect Italy's energy costs, fuel prices, and your household expenses in 2026.
Economy · National NewsItalian energy stocks surge on Brent crude at $100 while banks and luxury fall. How Middle East tensions and oil prices impact Italy's economy and investors.