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The PMI index measures the economic performance of the manufacturing and services sectors.
The Eurozone composite PMI index rose from 52 to 53.1 points in September, reaching a 41-month high.
The indices of Germany also rose from 51.8 to 53.8 points, of France, from 48.5 to 51.1 points, against the expected 51.2, and of Spain, limited to services, progressing from 57.8 to 58.3 points, against an expected drop to 57.1 points.

In the second quarter of 2026, Italian GDP grew by 0.2% compared to the previous quarter and by 1.0% on an annual basis. This was announced by Istat, confirming the estimates previously released.

The deputy director of the Bank of Italy Sergio Nicoletti Altimari highlights the growing volatility of gold, influenced by digital transformation, central bank purchases and geopolitical uncertainty, at the Global Precious Metals Conference in Sorrento.

Over thirty Palermo traders demonstrated in front of the archbishop's palace against the Curia's decision to extend the period for communions and confirmations to five years, complaining about losses in turnover estimated at up to 30 million euros.

In the second quarter of 2026, public administration net debt in relation to GDP was -2.0%. Tax pressure at 43.5%, purchasing power of families down by 0.9%.

In the second quarter of 2026 the tax burden in Italy rose to 43.5% (+0.5 points). The purchasing power of families decreased by 0.9% and the propensity to save fell to 6.7%.

Pension fund resources in Italy reached 273.2 billion euros in the first six months of 2026, recording an increase of 4.3% compared to the end of 2025, with almost 11 million members.