Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · EconomyItaly commits to sharply higher NATO defense budgets under the E5 accord. Expect €20-25B annual increases and expanded Leonardo contracts through 2026.
EconomyMilan's FTSE Mib fell 1% amid AI investment doubts and tech sector uncertainty. What Italian investors need to know about portfolio impacts and market risks.
Economy · PoliticsVolkswagen plans 100,000 job cuts by 2030, closing 4 German plants. Union battles loom as European auto crisis deepens amid China competition and tariffs.
Economy · EnvironmentPiedmont rice farmers lose €150/ton as drought and Asian imports crush production. Italy's risotto staple faces supply crisis affecting food security and prices.
Economy · TechApple's price hike sparks 1.1% FTSE Mib decline. Italian tech stocks, banks, and energy sectors tumble. Here's what it means for your portfolio.
Economy · National NewsItaly's May inflation remains at 3.2% despite lower oil prices. Rising energy costs, higher interest rates, and ECB policy directly affect household budgets and business access to credit.
EconomyBanca Ifis exits €1.5B distressed loan business, cutting 2026 profits in half. What this means for Italian bank investors and depositors in 2026-2027.
Economy · National NewsJune 2026: Italian consumer confidence drops to 92.4 as families cut spending amid inflation. Businesses invest across sectors. Here's what residents should expect.
Economy · National NewsSouthern Italy outpaces the North in job creation and GDP growth in 2025. Discover what PNRR investment means for residents, expats, and investors living there.