Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Environment · EconomyItaly's water network loses 42% of potable water through aging pipes. Discover regional disparities, impact on residents, and €5.3 billion recovery efforts.
Economy · TransportationFincantieri launches record-breaking cruise ship construction. Discover how Italy's €18.1 billion cruise sector creates jobs and transforms ports through 2029.
Economy · National NewsItaly's 14 employer associations sign historic pact to end 'pirate contracts' and enforce fair wage standards. New rules affect all workers and companies. Here's what changes.
Tourism · EconomyFincantieri wins record Carnival order: 3 LNG mega-ships, Italy's largest ever. Monfalcone yards secured through 2033. Jobs, tech leadership explained.
Economy · PoliticsStarTech workers in Trieste get June salaries and one-month solidarity deal. 320+ jobs uncertain past August 7 as Italian government weighs rescue options.
EconomyMilan's FTSE MIB gains 0.5% as US-Iran talks ease energy costs. Stellantis, Nexi lead rally. Oil drops to $71/barrel—relief ahead for Italian bills.
EconomyMilan's FTSE MIB rises 0.65% with Nexi up 4% and Amplifon gaining 2.3%. Mediobanca-MPS merger drives banking stocks. What it means for your investments.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's gas prices at €49/MWh are 45% higher than last year. Discover how geopolitical tensions and supply constraints continue to drive up your energy costs.
Economy · PoliticsEU demands Italy target energy aid to low-income households only. Learn how new rules affect your bills and what support remains for 2026-2028.