Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · EnvironmentExtreme heat cuts Italian milk output 10% in August. Parmigiano and Grana Padano prices diverge sharply. How the crisis affects your grocery bills and farm incomes.
Sports · EconomyJuventus signs Bosnian winger Alajbegovic for €30M through 2031. Learn why this youth investment signals Serie A's new strategy and what it means for Italian football.
Economy · TransportationDiesel hits €2.09/liter as Italy's Cabinet meets Aug 4 on fuel tax relief extension. Current 17-cent cut expires Aug 6—learn how this affects your travel costs.
Economy · National NewsBanco BPM merger collapses as Crédit Agricole blocks deal. Intesa Sanpaolo takeover now inevitable. What changes for MPS customers and bank account holders in Italy?
Politics · EconomyRome's mayor offers to buy Spin Time building after July fire displaced 400 residents. Legal obstacles and political opposition threaten the controversial housing deal.
Economy · EnvironmentWhy Italian chocolate prices remain high: West African climate shocks and algorithmic trading keep cocoa costs elevated. What consumers and investors should know.
Economy · National NewsWTI crude hits $85.61/barrel in 2026. Discover how rising oil prices affect fuel costs, grocery bills, business expenses and your household budget across Italy.
Economy · National NewsItaly suspends 157 hospitality businesses after crackdown on illegal employment. 751 workers found undeclared, 3.5M euros in fines issued. What this means for tourism jobs.
Economy · National NewsItaly's 10-year bond spread widens to 81 basis points. Understand how rising yields affect your savings, mortgages, and investment decisions in Italy.