Gap between the countries’ borrowing costs narrows while investors position for interest rate cuts
Silicon Box to create hundreds of jobs in industrialised north as EU seeks to reduce dependence on China
DIY GDP
Shrinking German output and stalled French growth offset improved figures in Italy and Spain
Agnelli family heir caught in Rome’s crosshairs as prime minister demands automaker increases domestic production
Spread between Italian and German debt narrows as traditional core-periphery dividing lines fade
Banks and asset managers say late amendments to proposed overhaul of capital market rules could deter investors
Over 600,000 pre-applications have been filed for 2024 — four times above the government quota
State-controlled utility rows back on green spending in new 3-year plan after clash with government
Commission calls on Germany, Portugal and Malta to remove measures as soon as possible
Ten-year borrowing cost falls to 2-month low after Rome avoids downgrade to ‘junk’ status
Part-time work option and hybrid model assist in supporting female participation in labour market
Despite country’s huge debt load, politicians, central banks and rating agencies prevent it tumbling into the abyss
Federico Freni says communication on new levy was poor, while measures on bad loans are unnecessary
Members of the government want to make it easier for companies to repurchase impaired loans
Premier Giorgia Meloni launches ‘serious’ budgetary measures amid market concern over country’s public finances
Ignazio Visco says concerns persist about country’s long-term growth prospects
Yields reach highest level in a decade as investors’ deficits worries add fuel to sell-off
Giorgia Meloni’s government aims to reach EU rule of 3% of gross domestic product in 2026
Revision to GDP numbers provides some relief to Giorgia Meloni’s government as markets scrutinise economic policies
Strong pushback from airlines persuades Rome to relent on decree restricting increases to 200% of average prices
Convoluted amendments threaten to reduce the appeal of a package of measures
Farming body seeks recruits from 6,000 miles away in fight to help rural economy
Sharp economic slowdown increases concerns about rightwing government’s policy stance after bank tax disaster
There are good economic reasons for nerves and the PM has shown herself willing to rattle markets
