Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsIntesa Sanpaolo's €30.6B bid for MPS reshapes Italy's banking sector. See how the merger affects mortgage rates, branch closures, and your savings accounts.
Economy · TechItalian banking consolidation drives FTSE Mib above 50,200 points. Intesa's Monte dei Paschi takeover signals major market shift affecting retail investors and residents.
Economy · National NewsMilan's stock exchange rose 0.77% as Intesa's €30.6B bid for MPS drives banking consolidation. Oil hits $91/barrel amid Middle East tensions—what it means for your energy bills.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's wholesale gas prices breach €50/MWh due to Middle East tensions. Learn how rising energy costs will affect your household bills and local Italian businesses now.
Economy · PoliticsForeign Minister Tajani says state won't pick banking winners. His free-market stance signals continuity for Italy's banking consolidation and credit markets.
Economy · National NewsIntesa's hostile bid for MPS triggers 12% stock surge. Rival Banco BPM offer creates banking battle affecting Mediobanca, BPER, and Generali stakes.
Economy · PoliticsEni and Petronas launch Searah, a $20B gas venture controlling 300K boe/d in Southeast Asia. How Italy's energy giant is positioning in Asia's growth market.
Economy · National NewsItaly's 547-year-old bank may drop 'di Siena' as Intesa and Banco BPM compete. 635 branches affected. What it means for customers and the 2027 timeline.
Economy · National NewsIntesa Sanpaolo acquires MPS in €30.6B merger. 1,260 branches split between Intesa & BPER-Unipol. How this affects your bank accounts, branches & credit access by Dec 2026.