Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsDe Cecco takes full control of tomato production chain with RossoGargano acquisition. Production to surge 67% by 2027, affecting Puglia farmers and Italian food exports.
Economy · National NewsIstat reveals Italy's modest 0.7% GDP growth forecast for 2026-27, but inflation will surge to 2.9% while wages lag. What this means for households.
Economy · PoliticsEurozone economy shrinks 0.2% in Q1 2026 as energy prices surge and inflation hits 3%. Learn how this impacts living costs and jobs for residents in Italy.
Economy · TechMilan markets flat as STM plunges 5% in chip sector selloff. Delfin family agreement boosts EssilorLuxottica. Impact on Italian investors explained today.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's June 2026 decree gives DOP/IGP consortia power over supply, tourism, online fraud enforcement. €20.7B sector, export defense, sustainability standards.
Politics · EconomyEuropean allies decline U.S. Iran war involvement. Discover how this affects Italian energy costs, regional migration, and Rome's diplomatic stance.
Economy · PoliticsConsob finds governance violations at Borsa Italiana. Italy may invoke golden power to protect control over stock exchange and sovereign debt trading.
Immigration · EconomyFour migrant workers killed in Calabria expose Italy's agricultural labor exploitation. Learn about legal protections and enforcement changes.
Environment · EconomyItaly approves nuclear energy bill: first small reactors by 2035 may cut electricity bills, while national waste storage site targets 2039 completion.