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

Dec 24, 00:00
2 days
EUR Christmas Eve
None
Dec 25, 00:00
3 days
EUR Christmas Day
None
Dec 26, 00:00
4 days
EUR Boxing Day
None
Dec 31, 00:00
9 days
EUR New Year's Eve
None
Jan 01, 00:00
10 days
EUR New Year's Day
None
Jan 02, 08:45
11 days
EUR HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Dec)
High
44.5
46.6
Jan 06, 00:00
15 days
EUR Epiphany
None
Jan 06, 08:30
15 days
EUR HCOB Construction PMI (Dec)
Low
50.9
Jan 06, 08:45
15 days
EUR S&P Global Composite PMI (Dec)
Medium
52.4
Jan 06, 08:45
15 days
EUR S&P Global Services PMI (Dec)
High
52.5
Jan 06, 10:00
15 days
EUR Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY (Dec)
Low
1.2
Jan 06, 10:00
15 days
EUR Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM (Dec)
None
0.3
Jan 06, 10:00
15 days
EUR CPI (Dec)
High
Jan 06, 10:00
15 days
EUR Inflation Rate MoM (Dec)
Medium
0.3
Jan 06, 10:00
15 days
EUR Inflation Rate YoY (Dec)
High
2.3
Jan 09, 09:00
18 days
EUR Unemployment Rate (Nov)
High
Jan 10, 09:00
19 days
EUR Retail Sales YoY (Nov)
High
Jan 10, 09:00
19 days
EUR Retail Sales MoM (Nov)
High
Jan 10, 09:00
19 days
EUR Industrial Production YoY (Nov)
Low
Jan 10, 09:00
19 days
EUR Industrial Production MoM (Nov)
Medium
Jan 15, 09:00
24 days
EUR Balance of Trade (Nov)
Medium
Jan 16, 09:00
25 days
EUR Inflation Rate MoM (Dec)
Medium
0.3
Jan 16, 09:00
25 days
EUR CPI (Dec)
High
Jan 16, 09:00
25 days
EUR Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM (Dec)
None
0.3
Jan 16, 09:00
25 days
EUR Inflation Rate YoY (Dec)
Medium
2.3
Jan 16, 09:00
25 days
EUR Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY (Dec)
Low
Jan 17, 10:00
26 days
EUR Current Account (Nov)
Low
Jan 20, 09:15
29 days
EUR Construction Output YoY (Nov)
Low

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