Italy Economic Calendar

Economy of Italy

Italy has an advanced capitalist mixed economy; it is the world's eighth-largest economy and the European Union's third largest. Its economy was severely impacted by the Great Recession and continues to suffer from structural and non-structural issues to this day.

The services sector is the most important sector of the economy, with tourism, trade, and services to individuals and corporations as its most significant activity.

Italy is the sixth-largest manufacturing nation in the world and is notable for creating high-quality luxury goods, such as fashion accessories, expensive automobiles, and culinary products. The Italian manufacturing sector can compete with China and other growing Asian economies based on cheaper labor costs, with superior product quality.

Italy's agriculture is also a significant and competitive sector; it is the world's largest producer of wine and one of the top producers of olive oil, fruits, and vegetables.

Bank of Italy

Banca d'Italia is Italy's central bank and since 1998 been part of the European System of Central Banks which is in control of the monetary and exchange rate policies. The Euro has exchanged for the Italian Lira in 2002, except in Campione d'Italia which has the Swiss Franc as its official currency.

Interest Rate of Italy

The European Central Bank determines Italy's Interest Rate. The primary objective of the ECB's monetary policy is to maintain price stability over the medium term, which includes keeping inflation below but near 2%.

Italy Economic Calendar

Aug 29, 08:00
EUR GDP Growth Rate YoY (Q2)
Low
0.7%
0.4%
0.4%
Aug 29, 08:00
EUR GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Q2)
Low
0.3%
-0.1%
-0.1%
Aug 29, 09:00
EUR Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY (Aug)
Low
1.7%
1.8%
1.7%
Aug 29, 09:00
EUR Inflation Rate MoM (Aug)
Medium
0.4%
0.2%
0.1%
Aug 29, 09:00
EUR Inflation Rate YoY (Aug)
High
1.7%
1.7%
1.6%
Aug 29, 09:00
EUR Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM (Aug)
Low
-1%
-0.1%
-0.2%
Sep 01, 07:45
2 days
EUR HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Aug)
High
49.8
49.5
Sep 01, 08:00
2 days
EUR Unemployment Rate (Jul)
High
6.3%
6.3%
Sep 02, 09:00
3 days
EUR PPI YoY (Jul)
Low
2.5%
2.9%
Sep 02, 09:00
3 days
EUR PPI MoM (Jul)
Low
1.5%
1.7%
Sep 02, 16:30
4 days
EUR New Car Registrations YoY (Aug)
Low
-5.1%
6%
Sep 03, 07:45
4 days
EUR HCOB Services PMI (Aug)
High
52.3
52
Sep 03, 07:45
4 days
EUR HCOB Composite PMI (Aug)
Low
51.5
51.4
Sep 04, 07:30
5 days
EUR HCOB Construction PMI (Aug)
Low
48.3
48.5
Sep 05, 08:00
6 days
EUR Retail Sales YoY (Jul)
High
1%
0.4%
Sep 05, 08:00
6 days
EUR Retail Sales MoM (Jul)
High
0.6%
0.2%
Sep 10, 08:00
11 days
EUR Industrial Production MoM (Jul)
Medium
0.2%
Sep 10, 08:00
11 days
EUR Industrial Production YoY (Jul)
Low
-0.9%
Sep 10, 09:10
11 days
EUR 12-Month BOT Auction
Low
2.012%
Sep 11, 09:10
12 days
EUR BTP Auction
Low
Sep 15, 09:00
16 days
EUR Balance of Trade (Jul)
Medium
Sep 16, 08:00
17 days
EUR Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM (Aug)
Low
Sep 16, 08:00
17 days
EUR Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY (Aug)
Low
Sep 16, 08:00
17 days
EUR Inflation Rate YoY (Aug)
Low
Sep 16, 08:00
17 days
EUR Inflation Rate MoM (Aug)
Low
Sep 19, 09:00
20 days
EUR Current Account (Jul)
Low
Sep 19, 09:00
20 days
EUR Construction Output YoY (Jun)
Low
3.9%
1.7%
Sep 19, 09:00
20 days
EUR Construction Output YoY (Jul)
Low
Sep 24, 09:10
25 days
EUR 2-Year BTP Short Term Auction
Low
Sep 24, 09:10
25 days
EUR BTP€i Auction
Low
Sep 25, 09:10
26 days
EUR 6-Month BOT Auction
Low
Sep 26, 08:00
27 days
EUR Business Confidence (Sep)
Medium
87
Sep 26, 08:00
27 days
EUR Consumer Confidence (Sep)
Medium
98.2
Sep 26, 09:10
27 days
EUR BTP Auction
Low

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