Italy’s economy recorded zero quarter-on-quarter growth in the third quarter of 2026, below economists’ forecast of a 0.1% expansion, according to preliminary statistics-office figures reported by Reuters on 30 October. Gross domestic product increased 0.8% from a year earlier, compared with a 0.9% forecast. The preliminary figures leave the economy with an acquired annual growth rate of 0.8% through the third quarter. The report concerns July–September output, not October InflationA broad rise in prices that reduces money’s purchasing power. Central banks watch inflation because it affects interest-rate decisions.Read More or the broader eurozoneThe eurozone is the group of European Union countries that have adopted the euro as their official currency. It is a subset of the EU rather than another name for the entire uni...Read More GDP estimate.
Italy's economy stagnated in the third quarter of 2026, with GDP remaining unchanged from the previous quarter and falling ShortA position that benefits if price falls. You sell first, then aim to buy back lower—carefully, because losses can grow if price rises.Read More of expectations for 0.1% growth. Annual economic expansion reached 0.8%, slightly below the projected 0.9%. The preliminary figures indicate subdued economic momentum, with acquired growth for 2026 standing at 0.8% through September. The weaker-than-expected performance adds to concerns about Italy's growth prospects and the wider eurozone economic outlook.
