Country: IT | Published: 2026-09-20
Italy's credit picture is picking up steam, with bank data showing faster loan growth to households and businesses through August, even as borrowing costs stay elevated. The inflat
Italy's credit picture is picking up steam, with bank data showing faster loan growth to households and businesses through August, even as borrowing costs stay elevated. The inflation story keeps evolving, with fuel prices flagged as a fresh pressure point if energy tensions persist. Meanwhile, Rome's budget season continues to shape sentiment, as officials weigh fiscal discipline against measures to support household purchasing power.