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Italian shopping basket costs jump almost 30% in 5 years

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian shopping basket costs jump almost 30% in 5 years

Il Sole 24 Ore survey on food shopping basket costs finds courgettes, coffee and olive oil among the sharpest risers, as families increasingly cut back on quantity or quality of what they buy.

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Consumer price index edges up in December 2025

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Consumer price index edges up in December 2025

Italy’s consumer price index rose modestly in December 2025, confirming preliminary data released earlier this month.

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Highway tolls in Italy to rise by 1.5%

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Highway tolls in Italy to rise by 1.5%

Italy’s highway tolls will rise by an average of 1.5% from 1 January, in line with forecast inflation for 2026. The transport ministry confirmed the increase on Monday, saying it had made extensive efforts to avoid higher charges for motorists.

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Public Debt Edges Lower in September

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Public Debt Edges Lower in September

Italy’s public debt fell slightly in September, reaching 3.0809 trillion euros. The Bank of Italy said Treasury liquidity dropped sharply and drove the movement.

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

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Small GDP growth in first quarter of 2025 and inflation rises to 2%

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%.

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Italian economy sends mixed signals

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian economy sends mixed signals

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.

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Inflation in tourism sector up in July

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Inflation in tourism sector up in July

Inflation in the tourism sector in July rose by 0.8% on a monthly basis and 4.1% on an annual basis a Demoskopika survey revealed.

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Inflation remains steady, industry prices +0.3% in May

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Inflation remains steady, industry prices +0.3% in May

Italian inflation stayed at 0.8% in June, the same as May, Istat said on Friday. In May, industrial producer prices increased by 0.3% on a monthly basis.

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Italy’s Inflation Rate Lowest in Europe

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy’s Inflation Rate Lowest in Europe

Italy’s inflation rate climbed to 1.3% in March compared to the previous year, showing a slower rise than expected. This development underscores the current state of the Italian economy, which is experiencing what can be described as a ‘soft landing.’

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

Italy’s debt down to 140.6% of GDP but economic deceleration predicted

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy’s debt down to 140.6% of GDP but economic deceleration predicted

In its most recent projection, the Bank of Italy anticipates a further deceleration in the country’s economy in 2024, coupled with a rise in inflation. However, Eurostat announced today that Italy’s debt to GDP ratio was down in the third quarter of 2023.

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