Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Transportation · EconomyActive seismic fault under Calabrian tower and EU compliance issues threaten Italy's €10.5B Messina Bridge. Key concerns could delay 2026 start and 10,000 jobs.
EconomyMilan's FTSE MIB hits 53,000—Europe's best in 2026 with 18% gains. BTP spreads narrow below 80bp. What this means for your investments amid volatility.
Economy · National NewsItaly's wholesale electricity hit €177/MWh in July 2026, driving 4.6% Q3 bill hikes for regulated consumers. Sicily, Sardegna face highest costs.
Economy · National NewsItalian luxury yacht builder TISG posts massive €170M loss with €129.6M debt. Court protection, capital raise, and acquisition interest emerge as survival options in 2026.
Tech · EconomyItaly's competition authority approves €500M PagoPA acquisition by IPZS and Poste Italiane. How this ownership change affects your digital payments.
Politics · EconomyItaly ratifies 13-sector Albania treaty. Key changes: pension reciprocity, healthcare access, energy cooperation, defense. Chamber approves by Aug deadline.
Economy · TransportationWTI drops 5.23% to $80.24, Brent falls 4.79% to $83.72 as US-Iran talks ease tensions and OPEC ramps output. Impact on Italy's inflation and fuel costs explained.
EconomyMilan's FTSE MIB hits 53,430 points with 18% YTD gains—Europe's best. See what's driving Italian stocks and what it means for your portfolio.
Economy · TransportationDiesel prices in Italy reach €2.10/L, now exceeding gasoline. Government tax cut ends Aug 6, 2026. Compare EU prices and learn what's next for drivers.