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Italy's GDP increased slightly in q3 2022 GDP growth in Q1 2025

Small GDP growth in first quarter of 2025 and inflation rises to 2%

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the final three months of 2024, according to preliminary data released on Wednesday by national statistics agency Istat. The year-on-year growth rate stood at 0.6%, with a carry-over annual GDP growth of 0.4%.

Meloni says there is growth in real wages

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni claims real wages are finally rising in Italy, reversing a decade-long decline in purchasing power. Her remarks came in a video statement released after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

The potential for a trade war as Trump threatens EU with tough tariffs. US tariffs hit Italy hard

Italy and EU work on US tariffs response

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni met with a ministerial taskforce on Thursday to discuss the US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. She cancelled her engagements for the day to coordinate Italy’s response, sources said.

consumer and business confidence down. Image shows red arrow on a downward trend

Consumer and Business Confidence Falls in March

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national statistics agency, Istat, reported a decline in both consumer and business confidence for March 2025. The consumer confidence index dropped from 98.8 in February to 95.0.

Economy Minister (pictured) says Eu nations must react to US tariffs individually. OECD highlights issues Giorgetti must deal with

Italy: EU Nations must act individually against US tariffs

March 1, 2025March 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Friday that EU nations must act individually against US tariffs, rather than relying solely on a collective EU response.

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UAE to invest $40billion in Italy

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will invest $40 billion in Italy under a new agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations.

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Italy’s Economic Growth and Employment in Late 2024

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s economy and employment showed mixed results in late 2024, with some areas stable and others slowing down.

Italian economy headed for a tough year Italian debt misses EU target

Italian economy sends mixed signals

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s business sector has further downgraded its economic outlook, according to the Bank of Italy’s latest Inflation and Growth Expectations Survey, released on Tuesday. Istat also released their note on the Italian economy for November and December.