Global Scans · Italy · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: The Italian economy is already in a fragile state and a now likely period of political uncertainty would be likely to do further damage. In particular, Italy's banking industry is seen as vulnerable to a loss of confidence. Italy could be the next domino to fall out of the EU through increasing populist party support.

• [New] Italian SMEs are increasingly aware of risk management needs, moving away from self-insurance towards formal coverage due to rising litigation costs and supply chain vulnerabilities. Market Data Forecast
• [New] If Iran decides to strike Europe, analysts expect a multi-modal approach: likely precision strikes on NATO logistics hubs and economic disruption through attacks on Mediterranean port infrastructure or LNG terminals in Italy, Greece and Romania. Euronews
• [New] Four more countries - China, Brazil, Italy and Belgium - have signed up to the goal of at least tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. World Nuclear News
• [New] The multi-tranche financing will support Verdalia's biomethane expansion across Spain and Italy, positioning renewable gas as a scalable decarbonization solution. Global Finance Magazine
• [New] Belgium, Brazil, China and Italy have joined the international declaration to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 bringing the number of supporting nations to 38. ""
• [New] France, Italy, Spain and Poland form a cluster of high-vulnerability, lower-familiarity markets. Skift
• [New] At the euro area level, fiscal policy is expected to be broadly neutral in 2026, as easing in Germany, the Netherlands, and Nordics is broadly offset by tightening in France, Italy, and Romania. EY
• [New] The euro zone economy is benefiting from renewed growth in services-oriented southern economies and the potential for a manufacturing revival in Germany and Italy, supported by the lagged effects of monetary policy easing and fiscal stimulus. Pictet Asset Management
• [New] Cyber defence is reinforced through partnerships with Italy's National Cybersecurity Agency, ensuring rapid response to digital threats and integration with physical security systems. On Call International Blog
• [New] Geographically, approximately 55% of grid investment will be directed to Italy, more than 20% to Iberia and nearly 25% to Latin America, subject to regulatory predictability. Strategic Energy Europe
• [New] The Italian utility will invest €10bn more than in its previous strategy to expand clean capacity, deploy energy storage and strengthen grids across Europe, North America and Latin America amid surging electricity demand. Strategic Energy Europe
• [New] Italy, still contributing roughly 70% of payment volumes alongside the Nordics, faces headwinds from bank M&A-driven contract renegotiations, which are expected to ease through 2026. Payments Strategy Breakdown by Dwayne Gefferie
• [New] In 2026, the STEM for All program will be expanded to countries such as the Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Romania, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, and South Korea. TI INSIDE Online
• [New] In March 2026 scientists and policy makers will gather near the site in Italy where methane was first identified 250 years ago to share the latest science on methane and the policy and technology steps needed to rapidly cut methane emissions. Climate Home News
• [New] A further €26 bn-plus will go to grids, with about 55% earmarked for Italy and the remainder split between Iberia and Latin America. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News
• [New] The disruption caused by US tariffs underlines the need for further progress towards integrating Europe's capital markets, the governor of the Bank of Italy has said. Central Banking
• [New] Italy will remain the most popular destination for American travelers in 2026, but as prices rise and crowding intensifies, travelers will increasingly hear the advice to look toward lesser-known destinations - often places they have never heard of - to get more bang for their buck. The Business of Experiences
• Recently, the Tyrrhenian Link (Italy) initiated installing 500 kV HVDC subsea cables, which will set a new record for deep-water installation in early 2026. Precedence Research
• The majority of new grid investments will take place in Italy, with further allocations planned for Iberia and Latin America. Yahoo Finance
• Italy's largest utility will spend €53 billion ($62.6 billion) through 2028, €10 billion more than previously planned. Energy Connects
• Approximately 55% of investments will be concentrated in Italy, more than 20% in Iberia and almost 25% in Latin America. FIRSTonline

Last updated: 20 March 2026