Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Environment · EconomyBlue crab invasion decimates Italian clam farms with 70% losses in 2026. How fishers turn the pest into profit with new jarred products & EU funding.
Economy · National NewsTronchetti Provera now holds 26.56% of Pirelli, pushing out Chinese Sinochem. What this means for investors in Italy.
Economy · National NewsAxa CEO Buberl confirms no Generali acquisition plans as Italy's financial sector consolidates rapidly. MPS partnership remains priority through 2027.
Tech · EconomyItalian banks invest €500M in cybersecurity in 2026. Learn about AI scams, new fingerprint payment cards, and 7 safety rules to protect your money.
Economy · National NewsItaly lost 11,000 bank branches in a decade. 4.8M residents, 1.28M elderly, and 300K businesses now lack banking access. What you need to know.
Economy · TransportationItaly's 17-cent diesel tax relief ends Aug 6. Transport costs to spike, 13,000 firms at risk. How rising fuel prices affect your daily expenses, taxis, and summer travel.
Sports · EconomyFIFA abandons $4.2B private equity plan after UEFA's boycott threat. Italy's football federation loses potential €40M funding boost but avoids governance crisis.
Economy · National NewsItaly's insurance sector posts record €11.6B profits (+10% YoY) with 16.6% ROE in 2025. What this means for premiums, policy coverage, and residents in Italy.
Economy · National NewsBanco BPM ends merger talks with MPS, leaving the Siena bank vulnerable to Intesa Sanpaolo's bid. Learn what this means for investors and Italian banking consolidation.