Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItaly's BTP-Bund spread closes at 77.8 basis points, down from 79. What this investor confidence signal means for mortgage rates and bond investments.
EconomyEuro rises 0.1% to 1.1387 USD in July. Learn how currency trends affect Italian travel costs, investments, and import expenses this summer.
Tech · EconomyItaly's AI investment lags €700B behind US giants as EU AI Act takes effect August 2026. How new regulations affect Italian businesses and jobs.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's micro and small firms lost 37% of their credit access since 2011. New reforms aim to reshape the guarantee fund and unlock alternative funding channels for entrepreneurs.
Economy · EnvironmentCogne's Aosta steelworks inaugurates €8M green hydrogen facility, cutting 230 tons of CO₂ yearly. Pilot project funded by NextGenerationEU starts June 2026.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly quintuples farm solar funding to €3.15B, helping 30,000 agricultural businesses cut energy costs with 80% subsidies. Apply for rooftop panels & agrivoltaic systems.
Tech · EconomyEU Court confirms €4.1B Google fine for Android monopoly practices. What this means for Italian tech startups, smartphone makers, and digital workers in 2025.
Politics · EconomyItaly alone in EU to cut defence spending as share of GDP in 2026 despite NATO pressure. Impact on NATO role, Leonardo and Fincantieri contracts, jobs.
Economy · TransportationItaly's June auto sales jumped 10.6% with electric vehicles surging 77.5%. Stellantis leads with 30.9% market share. Key insights on pricing trends.