Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Tech · EconomyRevolut hit £1.3B profit in 2025. For Italy's 5M target users by 2026: expanded banking features, MiCA crypto licensing, and enhanced deposit safety. What's new.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly's gas prices fell 4.3% to €56.68/MWh as Iran-US tensions ease, but household bills remain elevated after 88% monthly surge. What it means for your costs.
Economy · PoliticsBrent crude above $100 and WTI at $91.20 trigger pump price hikes. How Middle East tensions affect your grocery bills and heating costs in Italy.
Economy · National NewsMilan's FTSE MIB rises 0.81% as diplomatic progress eases Strait of Hormuz crisis. Oil prices drop 8%, boosting Italian households and banking stocks.
Politics · EconomyLa Repubblica and La Stampa sold to new owners with government-backed job protections. What it means for Italian media independence in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsGold jumped 3.4%, silver spiked 6.7% after Trump's Iran ceasefire. Learn how geopolitical volatility impacts Italian investors and energy prices.
Economy · PoliticsCDP deploys €2.6B across Italian regions via innovative Basket Bonds for affordable housing, transport infrastructure & SME financing. Access through 28 local offices.
Economy · PoliticsTrump pauses Iran strikes for talks. Strait of Hormuz closure drives fuel prices up across Italy. Breakthrough needed by March 28 or deeper crisis looms.
Economy · TransportationWTI crude plunges to $89 (-9.28%) after US-Iran diplomatic pause. Italy's fuel costs could stabilize as Brent drops to $104—relief ahead for residents' budgets.