Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsHormuz Strait crisis hits Italy: electricity up 60%, businesses face €10B losses. How the blockade affects your bills, energy costs & household budget.
Economy · PoliticsIran conflict sends Italy energy costs up 55-100%. Companies face €10B surge. Rome offers €431M relief, 45% tax credits. GDP cut to 0.5%. What it means for you.
Economy · National NewsCzech investor KKCG secures 23% of Italy's Ferretti Group after failed bid. Governance showdown looms at Italian luxury yacht maker's May meeting.
Economy · EnvironmentMarcegaglia locks €450M deal for French electric-arc steel plant. Covers 35% of Italian coil needs, cuts emissions 80%, production starts mid-2028.
Economy · TourismLVMH's 19.1B quarterly revenue hit by Middle East conflict and euro strength. What it means for Italian luxury suppliers and retailers in Milan and Florence.
Economy · TechState-backed Poste Italiane seeks to acquire TIM for €10.8B by September 2026. Learn how Italy's telecom consolidation affects your broadband, mobile, and postal services.
Economy · TransportationU.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports sends oil and gas prices soaring. Italy faces fuel hikes, trucking strikes, and potential summer flight disruptions. What to expect.
Economy · TransportationVolkswagen Q1 2026 sales drop 4% globally, but Europe's EV market grows 12%. China falls 64%, US tariffs hit hard. What this means for Italian buyers.
Economy · TransportationLatest Italy fuel prices: diesel €2.160/L, gasoline €1.783/L showing stabilization after weeks of increases. Understand costs and regional differences.