Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsCDP and UniCredit unlock €1.8B in low-cost loans for Italian SMEs. €920M targets southern regions, €100M for green buildings. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
Economy · PoliticsNew EU-Mercosur agreement eliminates tariffs, opens Brazil market, shields Italian brands from counterfeits. What it means for businesses and consumers.
Economy · TransportationStrait of Hormuz conflict drives Italian fuel prices to €2.70/liter. Inflation jumps to 3.1%, impacting summer travel budgets across Italy. Learn practical tips to save.
Economy · TechPoste Italiane's €13.4B bid for TIM is open. Shareholders have until September 11 to decide on cash and stock offer. Key details for Italian investors and market impact.
Economy · National NewsAngelini Pharma completes €3.5B acquisition of US-based Catalyst Pharmaceuticals. Italy maintains strategic R&D hub with state backing from CDP Equity.
Environment · EconomyItaly's Constitutional Court upholds ground solar restrictions on farmland. Explore elevated agrivoltaics, legal carve-outs, and investment implications for landowners.
Economy · PoliticsItaly aims for €700B exports by 2026-27. Mercosur deal unlocks €14B opportunity while Hormuz Strait tensions threaten €11B in Gulf sales. Key impacts for businesses.
Economy · PoliticsRecord 18,200 contracts reshape public worker pay across Italy's schools, hospitals, and city halls. What it means for your services and taxes.
Economy · PoliticsIran attacks Kuwait hosting US military bases, cutting oil production 60%. Global energy surge threatens higher heating costs for Italian households this winter.