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Italy's Industrial Production Takes a Hit: A 0.9% Drop in February Sparks Concerns

Italy's industrial production saw a 0.9% decline in February, with significant drops in capital, intermediate, and consumer goods. The energy sector, however, experienced a 4% incr...

Italy Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.6% Amid Rising US Tariff Tensions

Italy's government is preparing to halve its 2025 growth forecast from 1.2% to 0.6%, amid concerns over US tariffs. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to discuss the issue with P...

Italy Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.6% Amid Rising US Tariffs Tensions

Italy is preparing to halve its 2025 growth forecast to 0.6% due to tensions over US tariffs, with Prime Minister Meloni set to discuss the issue with President Trump. The Bank of ...

Italy Slashes 2025 Growth Forecast to 0.6% Amid Rising US Tariff Tensions

Italy prepares to halve its 2025 growth forecast to 0.6% amid US tariff tensions, with PM Meloni set to discuss the issue with Trump. The Bank of Italy also revises its growth esti...

Italy Achieves Remarkable Turnaround: Posts 0.4% Budget Surplus in Q4 2024 Amid Economic Recovery

Italy reported a 0.4% GDP budget surplus in Q4 2024, a significant improvement from a 6.6% deficit in 2023. Despite rising revenues and falling expenditures, household savings and ...

Italy Achieves a Surprising 0.4% Budget Surplus in the Final Quarter of 2024

Italy surprises with a 0.4% budget surplus in Q4 2024, signaling a potential turning point in its economic recovery and fiscal stability.

Italy's Producer Prices Surge by 6.2% in February 2025, Signaling Economic Shifts

Italy's Producer Price Index (PPI) surged by 6.2% in February 2025 year-on-year, with a 0.7% monthly increase, as reported by Istat, highlighting significant economic trends.

Italy's Trade Deficit Shifts Dramatically: A Deep Dive into January's €264M Shortfall

Italy experienced a significant shift in its trade balance, moving from a €5.8 billion surplus in December 2024 to a €264 million deficit in January, as reported by Istat. This cha...

Surprising 3.2% Surge in Italy's Industrial Output Signals Economic Revival

Italy's industrial production rose by 3.2% in January, signaling potential economic recovery. Sector-wise, capital goods led the growth, while energy output declined. Year-on-year,...

Italian Industrial Output Surges: A 3.2% Rise in January Sparks Economic Optimism

Italy's industrial production saw a 3.2% increase in January, led by capital and intermediate goods, despite a yearly decline and a drop in energy output.

Surprising Uptick in Italy's Consumer Confidence Signals Economic Resilience in February

Italy's consumer confidence index rose to 98.8 in February, exceeding expectations. The economic and business confidence indices showed mixed trends, with manufacturing confidence ...

Italy Takes Immediate Action: DeepSeek Blocked Amid Data Protection Concerns

Italy's Data Protection Authority has ordered an immediate restriction on DeepSeek to protect user privacy, alongside launching an investigation. This comes after DeepSeek V3's lau...

Italy Takes Immediate Action: DeepSeek Blocked Amidst Data Protection Concerns

Italy has immediately blocked DeepSeek to protect user data, launching an investigation into the company. The move follows the market impact of DeepSeek's V3 model, which caused si...

Italy Takes Swift Action: DeepSeek Blocked Immediately Amid Data Privacy Concerns

Italy's Data Protection Authority has immediately restricted DeepSeek to protect user data, sparking an investigation into the company. The move follows debates over DeepSeek V3's ...

Italy Imposes Immediate Ban on DeepSeek: A Blow to AI Innovation

Italy's Data Protection Authority has immediately restricted DeepSeek, citing user protection, and launched an investigation. This follows DeepSeek V3's market impact, including a ...

Italy Takes Immediate Action to Block DeepSeek Amid Data Protection Concerns

Italy's Data Protection Authority has immediately restricted DeepSeek to protect users, launching an investigation after its latest model outperformed competitors, causing signific...

Italy Enforces Immediate Ban on DeepSeek Amid Privacy Concerns

Italy has imposed an immediate ban on DeepSeek following privacy concerns, with the Italian Data Protection Authority launching an investigation. The introduction of DeepSeek V3 ha...

Italy Enforces Immediate Ban on DeepSeek: A Move to Safeguard User Data

Italy's Data Protection Authority has imposed an immediate ban on DeepSeek to protect user data, amidst investigations into the company. This comes after DeepSeek V3's launch cause...

Italy's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 6.2% in December, Surpassing Expectations

Italy's unemployment rate rose to 6.2% in December, exceeding expectations. Employment rates showed a mixed trend, with a slight increase among men but a decrease among women. Over...

Italy's Trade Surplus Drops to €4.128 Billion in November: A Detailed Insight

Italy's trade surplus has decreased to €4.128 billion in November, indicating potential shifts in export volumes and global demand. This development raises important questions abou...

Italy's Inflation Holds Steady at 1.3%: A Closer Look at December's Economic Indicators

Italy's inflation rate remained steady at 1.3% in December, as reported by Istat. This stability mirrors November's figures, highlighting a period of economic consistency. Further ...

Italy's Public Debt Hits Record High of €3 Trillion: A Deep Dive into the Numbers

Italy's public debt has reached a record high of €3.0052 trillion in November, as reported by the country's central bank. The increase is largely due to the accumulation of Treasur...

November Sees a Slight Rise in Italy's Industrial Output Despite Yearly Decline

Italy's industrial production saw a 0.3% increase in November, with energy production leading the growth. However, compared to the previous year, there was a 1.5% decline, highligh...

Italy Rejects $1.6 Billion Satellite Internet Deal with Elon Musk's Starlink

Italy's Prime Minister's Office has denied reports of a $1.6 billion deal with SpaceX's Starlink for satellite internet services, contradicting earlier claims of an advanced agreem...

Italy's Service Sector Shows Signs of Recovery in December, But Challenges Remain

Italy's service sector saw a slight recovery in December 2024, with the HCOB Italy Services PMI rising to 50.7. However, challenges such as fragile demand conditions and reduced ex...

Italy's Non-EU Trade Surplus Reaches €5.9 Billion in November: A Closer Look

Italy's National Institute of Statistics reports a trade surplus of €5.9 billion with non-EU27 countries for November, highlighting a significant economic trend.

Italy Seeks Dialogue with Trump to Avoid US Retaliation on Web Tax

Italy's Deputy Economy Minister Maurizio Leo announces readiness to talk with Trump's incoming U.S. administration to prevent potential retaliation over Rome's domestic web tax, wh...