Confindustria, 'industry close to ending the downturn' - Breaking news. In an "early 2024 with higher rates for longer and more expensive oil, but greater confidence and expanding services", the Confindustria study center sees "lights and shadows" on the economic situation and forecasts.

"The Italian GDP, which grew at the end of 2023 (+0.2%) thanks to services and construction, is supported in the first quarter of 2024 by increasing confidence and inflation just above the minimums"