Bank of Italy raises Italy 2026 GDP forecast to 0.6% from 0.5%

Banca d'Italia's Bollettino Economico n. 3, published July 17, 2026, credits stronger than expected first-quarter activity for the upgrade.

Banca d'Italia published Bollettino Economico n. 3 on July 17, 2026 with the update.
The central bank raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.6% from 0.5%.
The bank cited stronger than expected economic activity in the first quarter as the cause.

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