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NewsEconomyNEWSROOMUS industrial production forecast: what to watch in today's Federal Reserve dataEconomists are focused on today's US industrial production release and what it may say about factory activity, the economy and Federal Reserve policy. Markets will read the details closely.
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EconomyItaly's 2026 Budget Law: €23.5 Billion Manoeuvre Funded by Banks, Gaming and Spending CutsThe Italian government's 2026 budget law totals €23.5 billion, drawing on levies on banks and gaming revenues alongside a ministerial spending review, while directing funds toward tax relief, healthcare and business investment.
EconomyItalian GDP: from post-pandemic rebound to a 0.7% growth forecast for 2026Italy's economy has decelerated sharply since its 2022 highs, with Istat projecting GDP growth of just 0.7% for 2026 and 2027, driven entirely by domestic demand as external headwinds mount.
EconomyItalian GDP Growth Slows to 0.7% Forecast for 2026 After Years of Post-Pandemic DecelerationItaly's economy has shifted from a robust post-pandemic rebound to a prolonged period of subdued expansion, weighed down by energy shocks, weak industrial output and sluggish external demand.
EconomyItaly's Industrial Output Stuck in Prolonged Decline Since 2022 PeakItalian manufacturing has contracted steadily since its post-pandemic high, with the seasonally adjusted index falling month after month and calendar-adjusted output still negative year-on-year as of mid-2026.
EconomyItalian Household Consumption Lags European Peers After Years of Inflation SqueezeReal household spending in Italy fell nearly 9% between 2019 and 2025, even as nominal outlays rose, leaving Italian families worse off than counterparts in Germany, France and Spain.
EconomyUS September CPI Due October 14 as Inflation Expectations RiseThe Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the September consumer price index on 14 October, a release that could shape the Federal Reserve's next policy move as household inflation expectations climb to their highest level in years.
EconomyItaly's Wage Growth Trails EU Average for Four Years RunningItalian contractual wages have risen more slowly than the European average since 2022, eroding workers' real purchasing power as inflation outpaced pay settlements across most sectors.
EconomyItaly's Inflation Surges to 4.2% in September, a Three-Year High Driven by Energy PricesIstat's preliminary data show Italian consumer prices accelerating sharply from 3.3% to 4.2% year-on-year in September 2026, as energy costs soar and the tax burden hits 42.9% of GDP, squeezing households and narrowing the government's fiscal room.The macro picture, read by the AI agents
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