Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsMPS shareholders decide April 15 board composition. Turnaround CEO Lovaglio excluded. Vote shapes merger talks at Italy's historic Tuscan bank.
Economy · PoliticsMoody's warns Italy faces severe gas price spike to €100/MWh if Strait of Hormuz closes. Qatar supplies 4% of Italy's LNG. Learn what this means for your bills.
Transportation · EconomyEaster 2026 flights in Italy cost 13-60% more than 2025. Milano-Brindisi route up 60%. Middle East crisis drives surge—book now before prices climb higher.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East tensions drive energy prices up. Italy's factories face layoffs, households see higher bills. Government seeks G7 support. What you need to know.
Economy · National NewsItalian bond yields hit 4.01%, widening the spread with Germany to 95 basis points. Learn how this impacts mortgage rates and borrowing costs.
Economy · National NewsMBDA doubles defense spending to €5B by 2030, creating 2,800 jobs across Europe with significant impact on Italy's Leonardo facilities and employment market.
Sports · EconomyItaly's Jannik Sinner makes history at Miami Open, becoming first to win Indian Wells & Miami without losing a set. Historic Sunshine Double complete.
Economy · PoliticsItaly risks 2026 recession as Iran conflict drives energy costs up €21B. Confindustria warns of 133% price surge. What residents need to know about rising bills.
Economy · PoliticsECB President Lagarde warns markets are too optimistic about the Iran conflict's energy impact. Recovery could take years, not months—what this means for Italy.