
On an annual basis, exports grew by 16.1% and imports by 17.2%. Growth driven by Switzerland and the United States.
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Istat periodically disseminates data on Italy's trade with non-European Union countries.
In August, Istat estimates trade with non-EU27 countries to be decreasing in terms of exports (-2.1%), while imports are almost stationary (-0.1%). On an annual basis, exports grew by 16.1% (it was +6.6% in July 2026) while imports recorded a trend increase of 17.2%. In the June-August 2026 quarter, compared to the previous one, exports decreased by 0.2%, and imports increased by 1.5%.
"On an annual basis, export growth is driven and geographically concentrated, in particular towards Switzerland (+57.0%) and the United States (+31.1%)", comments Istat.

Industrial production of green hydrogen depends on MEA components for PEM electrolysers. While China dominates installed capacity, the European challenge shifts to technological innovation and the reduction of rare materials such as iridium.

The Confimprese-Jakala Retailer Barometer highlights weak consumption and a decline of 0.6% in the first eight months of 2026 in Italy. The decline in family confidence and the average receipt weighs heavily, despite slight upward revisions for the last quarter.

New leap for European government bond yields. The ten-year BTP rises to 4.58%, reaching the highest since November 2023, while the German Bund reaches 3.64%, the highest since September 2008. Gold fell by 3.62%.

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