Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsItalian BTP yields hit 3.77% amid Middle East tensions and oil spikes. Understand how global instability affects Italy's borrowing costs and your finances in 2026.
Economy · National NewsIran conflict drives oil to $120/barrel. Italy faces rising fuel costs, inflation, and recession risk. What it means for your wallet and bills.
Economy · CultureMondadori raises dividends to €0.154/share as Italy's book market contracts. Publisher grows to 28.3% market share through retail expansion and digital pivot.
Sports · EconomyMichael Hartono, co-owner transforming Como 1907 into Italy's wealthiest football club, passes away at 86. What happens to the €100M project now?
Transportation · EconomyTurin's new €3.4B Master Plan reshapes city living with Metro Line 2, affordable housing conversions, and a 15-minute neighborhood model for all residents.
Economy · EnvironmentItalian gas prices surge 145% since January amid Middle East conflict. How rising energy costs will affect your bills, and what residents can do to prepare.
Economy · PoliticsCDP approves €2.3B in new financing for SMEs in Southern Italy and African projects. Lower lending thresholds, longer loan terms, regional hubs in Naples and Palermo.
Economy · National News€500K Prada factory heist in Dolo reveals organized crime targeting Veneto's luxury sector. How residents can spot stolen designer goods & stay safe.
Economy · National NewsMilan stocks fall 2.2% as Mideast energy crisis drives fuel prices higher. How rising borrowing costs and pension losses affect your finances.