Banca d'Italia
Social, governance data refine small firm default risk
A Banca d'Italia working paper finds that social and governance indicators enhance default risk assessment for Italian non-financial corporations.
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Italian households sell assets, firms acquire in Q1 2026
Italian households recorded net sales of financial assets and a decrease in liabilities in the first quarter of 2026.
Panetta: Conflict, AI shape economy; markets underestimate risks
Banca d'Italia Governor Fabio Panetta highlighted the global economy's navigation between geopolitical uncertainty and the transformative power of artificial intelligence.
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Italian government debt reaches €3,175 billion in May
The Banca d'Italia published statistics on public finances, showing general government debt reached approximately €3,175 billion in May 2026.
Italian bond issues up €23.2 billion in May, yields fall in June
Resident sectors in Italy recorded net bond issues of €23.2 billion in May 2026.
Seven Italian firms join Eurosystem digital euro pilot
Seven Italian payment service providers have been selected to participate in the Eurosystem's digital euro pilot project, joining 36 participants from across the euro area.
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Italy's tourism surplus reaches €1.9 billion in April
Italy's tourism balance of payments recorded a surplus of €1.9 billion in April 2026, an increase compared to the same month last year.
Italian firms see economic deterioration, rising prices
Italian industrial and service firms reported a further deterioration in economic sentiment in the second quarter of 2026.
Angelini: US, EU banks face diverging regulatory paths
Paolo Angelini, Director General of the Bank of Italy, compared the transatlantic operations and regulatory frameworks of US and European banks.
EU Parliament approves Digital Euro Regulation
The European Parliament has approved the Digital Euro Regulation at its first reading.
Italian economy: growth moderates, inflation rises in Q2 2026
The Banca d'Italia's July 2026 'Italian Economy in Brief' report indicates a moderation in economic growth and a rise in headline inflation during the second quarter.
Banca d'Italia warns of deepfake fraud using Governor Panetta
Banca d'Italia warns of new false and fraudulent online content, including deepfakes, unlawfully using the name and image of Governor Fabio Panetta.