Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsUS reports 100 casualties in Iran clashes since July. Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten Italian energy supplies and could spike fuel prices across Europe.
Economy · EnvironmentGas prices hit €58.36/MWh as Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Italy's energy supply. Expect higher winter heating bills and industrial cost pressures ahead.
EconomyIntesa Sanpaolo wins Euromoney's Best Investment Bank award for Italy. How this affects Italian companies' access to capital markets and financing options.
Economy · PoliticsItaly secures EU approval for doubled energy-cost compensation. €3.6 billion scheme protects industrial jobs through 2031 with higher reimbursement rates.
Economy · TechBankitalia reports sharp decline in instant payment fraud. New VOP verification system protects Italy residents. Learn how to stay safe with bank transfers.
Economy · National NewsUniCredit unlocks €1.8 billion in loans for Italian businesses. South regions get 51% priority. Energy retrofits get 10% carve-out. Apply now through your bank branch.
Economy · PoliticsIran-US talks boost Milan stocks 0.49%, but energy costs surge 2.5%. Italians face €450 purchasing power loss. What this means for your wallet.
Tech · EconomyItalian cable maker Prysmian lands massive Molex contract for AI data center fiber. New jobs, €1.25B factory expansion, and €1.1B annual revenue by 2031.
Economy · National NewsECB survey reveals 42% of eurozone firms report higher borrowing costs in Q2 2026. Italian SMEs face tighter credit access while large firms gain. Explore risks and alternatives.