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Italian energy-hungry companies face high energy costs that put industrial production at risk.
It is "an enormous impact", "a real emergency", that of the cost of energy for companies: among the energy-intensive "we are starting to see some companies reducing production or even thinking of stopping producing at least until this situation exists", says the steel industrialist and past president of Confindustria Emma Marcegaglia who, from the Made in Italy Summit of Sole 24 Ore, Ft and SkyTg24, warns: "I don't think we can resist much longer except with some political decisions industrial".
And he underlines: "We are well aware of the issue of the deficit, I agree that today Italy stands out from other countries precisely because it demonstrates the ability to keep the deficit at bay. But some things need to be done to help businesses in such a difficult moment." "Extraordinary moments also require extraordinary decisions." As well as "commissioning the Regions that do not decide" by blocking investments in renewables

Italian pension spending will reach 366.5 billion euros in 2027, marking an increase of 4.19% compared to 2026. The increase, expected under current legislation, is mainly driven by inflation equalization.

The Tax Assistance Centers (Caf) are preparing to assist citizens with the scrapping of the revenue of approximately 1,500 local authorities. Applications can be submitted from 16 October to 15 December, with support for calculations and compilation.

A study by the Bank of Italy identifies five profiles of Italian consumers, highlighting a prevalence of traditional behaviors based on cash and cards, in the face of a gradual transition towards the digital economy.

Ansaldo Energia has signed a new syndicated loan of 470 million euros, lasting five years, to refinance bank lines expiring in 2027 and support the industrial plan until 2030.

Rinascente brings a travel agency to a department store for the first time in Italy, inaugurating the Rinascente Travel Concierge by Bluvacanze on the sixth floor of the Milan Piazza Duomo store.

In the twelve months to June 2026, spending on alcohol in six European markets fell by 0.8% despite 37% of sales on promotion. On the other hand, no-lo alternatives grew by 7.3% and non-alcoholic drinks by 5.4%.