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Italy is the euro zone's third largest economy

Italy cuts growth forecasts, but confirms deficit goals

Italy has today cut its growth forecast for this year and next, reflecting an uncertain economic outlook, but broadly confirmed its projections for cutting the bloated budget deficit.

Business • 09 Apr 24

Italy's economic outlook has been clouded by sky-high inflation and energy costs, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine

Italy's economy contracts by 0.1% in Q4

Italy's economy shrank by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of last year from the previous three months, preliminary data showed today, a slightly smaller contraction than expected but still raising fears of recession.

Business • 31 Jan 23

Italian gross domestic product (GDP) was up by 0.1%in the first quarter of 2021 compared with the previous quarter

Italy's first quarter growth revised upwards

Italy's economy grew by more than previously estimated in the first quarter, official data showed today, amid growing optimism about the country's recovery.

Business • 01 Jun 21

Domestic demand boosts Italy's economy in the third quarter

Italy's economy grows by 0.1% in third quarter

Italy's economy eked out marginal growth of 0.1% in the third quarter from the second, supported by domestic demand, preliminary data showed today, continuing a long-running trend of virtual stagnation.

Business • 31 Oct 19

Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte had anticipated the weak economic figures earlier this week

Italy in recession after economy shrinks in Q4

The Italian economy contracted in the fourth quarter of 2018, plunging the country into a technical recession, official data showed today.

Business • 31 Jan 19

Italy's GDP contracted by 0.1% between July and September compared to the previous quarter, new figures show

Italy's economy contracts for first time since 2014

Italy's economy shrank in the third quarter, a first since 2014, official data showed today, upping the pressure on the country's populist government and its big spending budget.

Business • 30 Nov 18