Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsMilan's FTSE MIB gains 0.76% as Eni and Enel rally on crude surge. Higher oil prices boost energy stocks but raise living costs for Italian households. What's next?
Economy · PoliticsVatican Bank IOR reports €51M profit in 2025. Pope Francis receives €24.3M dividend for charitable works. Ethical investing and financial transparency milestone.
Politics · EconomyHormuz blockade threatens Italy with higher fuel costs and supply delays. Parliament debates naval mission this week. Understand the impact on your bills.
Economy · PoliticsECB plans 2 rate hikes in 2026 as Mideast energy shock returns. What this means for your Italian mortgage, bills, and business costs across the Eurozone.
Tech · EconomyEight Italian startups secure contracts at EU-Startups Summit in Valletta. CheckSig wins Italy's first MiCAR crypto license, FlySight lands Norway police deal.
Politics · EconomyIran demands war ceasefire before nuclear talks. Italy faces oil price spikes via Strait of Hormuz tensions. Naval coalition deploys. What you need to know.
Politics · EconomyRussia demands victory as US envoys prepare for Moscow talks. What Ukraine peace negotiations mean for Italian energy prices, economy, and security in 2026.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly's fishing fleet cuts trips in half as fuel costs double. Fresh seafood grows scarcer, pricier. Learn about government aid and what's changing at markets.
Economy · TransportationItaly fuel update: Diesel now costs €2.01/L vs €1.93 for gasoline. Highway prices higher. Tax changes behind the reversal. What drivers need to know.