Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Transportation · EconomyNew 15km Pedemontana highway links Biella, Vercelli, Novara. Construction started July 2026, completion 2030. Faster travel times, reduced traffic in towns.
Economy · PoliticsItalian 10-year bonds yield 3.69% with BTP-Bund spread at 77 bp. Learn what stable bond markets mean for your savings and investments in Italy.
Economy · TechAsian tech stocks fall as AI valuations face scrutiny. Italian investors should rebalance toward European value stocks and defensive sectors now.
Transportation · EconomyCastlelake's £5.2B easyJet acquisition could change fares, routes, and competition across Italy. Learn how this private takeover affects your travel plans.
Politics · EconomyJuly 7, 2026 court ruling could bar Marine Le Pen from France's 2027 race, reshaping EU migration, trade, and budget policies that directly impact Italy.
Transportation · EconomyEasyJet crew & ground handlers strike cancels 160 Milan flights. Learn your EU rights & claim up to €600 compensation for July 2026 disruptions.
Economy · TourismItaly's summer sales kick off with 3% growth. Discover what this means for residents, tourists, and bargain hunters in Rome, Milan, and Florence.
Sports · EconomyReal Madrid activates Dumfries's €20M release clause, ending his 5-year Inter career with 8 trophies. What this transfer means for Serie A.
Economy · PoliticsUnequal household labor costs Italian women careers and 10% of GDP growth. How nursery shortages trap families—plus new parental leave rules explained.