Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsIntesa's €30.6B MPS acquisition creates Europe's leading wealth platform by Dec 2026. What it means for your banking services, advisers, and branch access.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's unemployment drops to record 5% in May 2026, but new jobs go mostly to workers 50+. What this means for younger residents and job seekers.
Economy · TransportationGasoline hits €1.82/liter, diesel €1.899 after Italy stops excise cuts. Drivers face €200+ extra annually. Full breakdown here.
Economy · National NewsItaly's €8.6B superyacht sector faces Turkish challenge to its 52% global market share. What this means for 168,000 jobs and regional economies.
Environment · EconomyItaly's seas hit record temperatures in 2025, threatening fish stocks, tourism, and coastal economies. Learn how warming Mediterranean affects residents and expats in Italy.
Economy · National NewsDiscover €5B in European cohesion funds bringing 150,000 new jobs for women and youth in southern Italy. Hiring subsidies, training grants, and self-employment support available now.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's UIL union demands regions cut addizionali IRPEF after local taxes reach €22.8B. Workers in Lazio pay triple Basilicata rates. What it means for you.
EconomyMilan's FTSE Mib climbed 3.03% this week with Amplifon, Lottomatica, and Saipem leading gains. What it means for your portfolio and savings.
Economy · National NewsItaly's summer sales launch July 4. Discover 14-day online return rights, 201€ average budgets, and new payment rules affecting residents shopping in Italy.