Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItaly's industrial production fell 1% in June 2026, hitting consumer goods hard. Yet energy and tech sectors grow. What happens next for workers and businesses.
Economy · CultureItaly's Senate backs official "gelato di tradizione italiana" label to protect artisan producers from industrial imitations. Here's how it affects consumers and small businesses.
Sports · EconomyItaly secures government backing for Rome's World Athletics Championship bid. Expect €1.5B economic impact, stadium upgrades, and road changes if Rome wins hosting rights.
EconomyFTSE MIB slips 0.18% after hitting all-time highs. Banking, energy, defense stocks lead gains. What Italian equity investors need to know for August.
Economy · National NewsItaly's GDP forecast upgraded to 0.9% in 2026. Learn how PNRR investments, job creation, and inflation affect residents and expatriates living in Italy.
Economy · National NewsItalian stocks climb as Hormuz negotiations boost investor confidence. Leonardo and TIM lead gains. What it means for your portfolio.
Tech · EconomyItaly's Intesa Sanpaolo backs Straiker's $64M round to secure agentic AI systems. How autonomous AI security affects Italian banks and EU compliance.
Politics · EconomyItaly secures emergency fiscal flexibility from Brussels for defense and energy infrastructure. What residents need to know about €35–40 billion in new spending.
Economy · PoliticsNew Italian tax rules reshape family deductions, child support, and business audits. What expats and residents need to know about CPB agreements and income thresholds.