Italy

In Europe 23rd September 2025

Fitch raises Italy’s rating from “BBB” to “BBB+” with “stable” outlook, first improvement in country’s credit rating since 2021

Link Securities | Last Friday, credit rating agency Fitch announced that it had raised Italy’s debt rating from “BBB” to “BBB+” with a “stable” outlook. This is the first improvement in the country’s credit rating since 2021. The upward revision of the rating represents international recognition of greater confidence in the budgetary trajectory, supported by increased fiscal prudence and a strong commitment to achieving the short- and medium-term objectives of…

In Europe 5th October 2024

Italy’s finance minister proposes higher taxes on companies that have benefited most from economic turmoil

BancaMarch: On Thursday, potential tax hikes in France were discussed, this Friday it is the turn of Italy. In the Gallic country, the Budget Minister has given more details on temporary taxes on higher-income taxpayers and large companies – already announced on Monday by Barnier and on Wednesday by Macron. In the first case, he indicated that they would affect only 0.3% of households, those without children who earn more…

European economy 13th June 2023

Italian industrial production falls 1.9% month-on-month and 7.2% year-on-year-year

Intermoney: Transalpine industrial production left a bad taste in the mouth in April, falling -1.9% month-on-month and -7.2% year-on-year. The secondary sector accounts for 16.2% of Italy’s GDP, so it is bad news that there was a generalised contraction in practically all the items, with a particular focus on the -2.1% m. in manufacturing activity. Moreover, the fall was especially visible in the production of base metals and materials, when…

European economy, In Europe 29th March 2023

EC suspends €19-billion Next Generation funds payment to Italy due to sluggish progress on reforms demanded by Brussels

Renta 4 : European markets open higher (Eurostoxx futures +0.5%), with the markets on hold ahead of the inflation data due on Thursday and Friday in Europe and the US, which will determine the extent to which central banks will have to continue to raise interest rates. Meanwhile, the most advanced cycle indicators (German IFO, US Conference Board consumer confidence) show a better than expected performance in March, although the…

Companies, European economy, Ibex, In Europe 24th June 2022

Italy gives green light to Benetton’s bid for Atlantia: one of the initial accords could be the transfer of its 15% stake in Hochtief

Intermoney | The Italian government has decided not to oppose the bid launched for Atlantia by the Benettons and Blackstone, according to the daily Cinco Dias. In theory, the Italian executive could have invoked the special powers it still has over Atlantia and other strategic sectors. However it has declined to do so. The price of the bid is 23 euros in cash, which values the concessionary at some 19…

European economy 31st January 2022

The Best-Case Scenario For Italy In The Next 12 Months

Annalisa Piazza (MFS IM) | The outcome of the Italian Presidential election (Mattarella re-elected and Draghi remaining PM) is the best-case scenario for Italy in the next 12 months. As such, BTPs should benefit from the expected stability and the integrity of the two major political figures. In the short term, we see chances of a modest tightening in spreads vs Bund. We remain relatively optimistic on Italy’s recovery story…

European politics 27th January 2022

Italy’s Presidential Race Puts a Strain on Political Balance

*This article was originally published by Fair Observer Alissa Claire Collavo | Italy’s parliament gathered in a joint session of both houses on January 24 to elect the country’s next president who will succeed Sergio Mattarella, whose term will end on February 3. A total of 1,009 voters, including 58 delegates chosen by regional councils and known as “great electors,” took part in the first stage of voting, which will be repeated every…

European economy 4th June 2021

Italy | Rising Insolvencies Expected As Of H2 Of 2021

Crédito y Caución (Atradius) | Despite the deep economic contraction in 2020, Italian business insolvencies decreased 29% year-on-year. The decline was mainly due to a temporary bankruptcy moratorium and fiscal support. However, with the expiry of temporary adjustments to insolvency law, it is expected that business failures will increase again in H2 of 2021. Looking at the cumulative insolvency growth between 2019 and 2021, Italian business failures are forecast to increase 4%, with further rising insolvencies expected in 2022

Spanish economy 8th March 2021

The Problem Is Not The Debt, It Is The Primary Deficit

Ofelia Marín Lozano | A business with a positive operating result is viable in the long run, even with a lot of debt. So is a country with a primary surplus. Spain has not achieved this since 2007, with the real estate bubble. But the different behaviour of countries in an ordinary, normal situation (their higher or lower deficits, their surpluses or not in good times) can mark a very different future evolution, which is not evident at first sight. These notable differences are well exemplified by a comparison between Italy and Spain.

European politics 3rd February 2021

Super Mario Is Back With The Mission To Turn Italian Crisis Around; But It Won’t Be Easy

Over the weekend, Mario Draghi has managed to obtain a broad majority to form a new coalition government in Italy after winning the support of the Five Star Movement and the ultra-right-wing League. His nomination is a try to turn the country around the virus-induced crisis, since he is a widely respected figure for his important role during the European debt crisis. The yield of the Italian 10-year bond fell last week -11 bps to 0.53% on the expectation of greater political stability in the country (vs. a high of 0.75% this year).

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