Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItalian markets surge to 26-year highs amid Middle East peace hopes. Lower oil prices could ease household heating costs and boost pension values for residents.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran agreement could slash Italy's fuel and electricity prices by 8-12%, unlock Gulf oil supplies, and stabilize European markets. What this means for residents.
Economy · National NewsBrent crude falls below $100 as U.S.-Iran talks progress. Learn how lower energy costs affect Italian households, inflation, and your utility bills ahead.
Economy · PoliticsDiscover how Ravenna's May festival shapes Italy's ports. 28M tonnes cargo, hydrogen hubs, green grants, and cruise tourism opportunities explained.
Economy · PoliticsSpain's €110M Uber Eats settlement for 60,000 riders sets precedent as Italy's May 2026 decree presumes delivery workers are employees. What it means for you.
Sports · EconomyPresident Mattarella attends Rome tournament underway as Jannik Sinner chases a historic 5-title Masters streak. Italy's tennis resurgence reshapes the nation's sports landscape.
Economy · Digital LifestyleItaly's tax season launches with 1.6M filings in 3 days. Simplified digital system, new rules on deductions, crypto disclosure, and key deadlines explained for residents.
Politics · EconomyMeloni's €5.5B Mediterranean development plan aims to cut household energy costs and reduce migration pressure. Learn what changes for Italy residents.
Economy · PoliticsUniCredit bids €35B for Commerzbank with 7,000 job cuts planned. Germany opposes Italian bank's hostile takeover amid regulatory crackdown and political resistance.