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Italy Q3 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.1%
Italy's economy grew 0.1 percent on quarter in the three months to September 2019, the same pace as in the previous period and in line with preliminary estimates. Increases in household consumption and government expenditure more than offset a decline in gross fixed capital formation and negative contribution from net foreign. Year-on-year, the GDP expanded 0.3 percent, after a 0.1 percent advance in the prior quarter and also matching flash estimates.
Published on 2019-11-29

Italy GDP Grows 0.1% in Q3, Beats Forecast of Stagnation
Italian economy grew 0.1 percent on quarter in the three months to September 2019, the same pace as in the previous three-month period and compared to market expectations of a flat reading, a preliminary estimate showed. Domestic demand was the main driver of growth, while net external demand contributed negatively to the GDP. Year-on-year, the GDP grew 0.3 percent in the third quarter, the most in a year and above market expectations of a 0.2 percent advance.
Published on 2019-10-31

Italy Economy Stalls in Q2
Italy's economy stagnated in the second quarter of 2019, following a 0.1 percent growth in the previous three-month period and compared to market expectations of a 0.1 percent contraction, a preliminary estimate showed. Both trade and domestic demand made zero contribution to growth. On the production side, declines in industry and agriculture sectors were enough to offset an expansion in services activity.
Published on 2019-07-31

Italy Q1 GDP Growth Revised Down to 0.1%
Italy's economy advanced 0.1 percent on quarter in the second quarter of 2019, slightly below a preliminary reading and market expectations of 0.2 percent, final estimates showed. It follows a 0.1 percent contraction in the previous period, emerging from its third recession in a decade. Industry and agriculture contributed to the increase in activity. Year-on-year, the GDP shrank 0.1 percent, after being unchanged in the prior quarter and missing market consensus of a 0.1 percent growth.
Published on 2019-05-31

Italy Returns to Growth in Q1
Italy's economy grew 0.2 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2019, emerging from its third recession in a decade and beating market expectations of a 0.1 percent expansion, the advance estimate showed. Industry, services and agriculture all contributed to the increase in activity. Year-on-year, the GDP rose 0.1 percent, after being unchanged in the previous period and also beating forecasts of a 0.1 percent contraction.
Published on 2019-04-30

Italy Economy Recession Confirmed in Q4
Italy's economy shrank 0.1 percent on quarter in the last three months of 2018, the same as in the previous period and slightly above the 0.2 percent contraction previously estimated. Still, it was the second straight quarter of GDP decline, throwing the country into recession for the third time in a decade.
Published on 2019-03-05

Italy Economy Shrinks for 2nd Quarter in Q4
The Italian economy shrank by 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to December of 2018, following a 0.1 percent contraction in the previous period and slightly more than market expectations of a 0.1 percent decrease, preliminary estimates showed. It was the second consecutive quarter of contraction, throwing the country into recession.
Published on 2019-01-31

Italy Economy Contracts for 1st Time since 2014
The Italian economy unexpectedly shrank 0.1 percent quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2018, following a 0.2 percent growth in the previous period, the final estimate showed. It was the first contraction since the second quarter of 2014. Year-on-year, the economy advanced 0.7 percent, after a 1.2 percent expansion in the second quarter of the year and missing market consensus of a 0.8 percent growth. It was the weakest growth rate since the first quarter of 2015.
Published on 2018-11-30

Italy Economy Stalls for the First Time Since 2014
The Italian economy showed no growth quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2018, following a 0.2 percent expansion in the previous period and below market expectations of a 0.1 percent growth, the preliminary estimate showed. It was the first time that the gross domestic product stalled since the last quarter of 2014. Year-on-year, the economy grew by 0.8 percent in the three months to September, slowing from a 1.2 percent expansion in the prior period and missing market expectations of 0.9 percent. It was the weakest growth rate since the second quarter of 2015.
Published on 2018-10-30

Italy Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at Near 2-Year Low
The Italian economy grew by 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to June 2018, in line with the preliminary reading and following a 0.3 percent expansion in the previous period. It was the weakest growth rate since the third quarter of 2016, as household consumption was almost unchanged and net exports contributed negatively to the expansion. On the other hand, there was a firm rebound in fixed investment and inventory changes contributed positively.
Published on 2018-08-31

Italy Q2 GDP Growth Weakest in Nearly 2 Years
The Italian economy grew by 0.2 percent on quarter in the three months to June 2018, following a 0.3 percent expansion in the previous period and matching market expectations. It was the weakest growth rate since the third quarter of 2016 mainly supported by domestic demand, including inventory accumulation, while trade flows were negative as imports rose faster than exports. Year-on-year, the economy grew by 1.1 percent in the second quarter, compared with 1.4 percent in the previous three-month period and missing market expectations of 1.2 percent. It was the slowest pace of expansion since the fourth quarter of 2016.
Published on 2018-07-31

Italy Q1 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.3%
The Italian economy grew by 0.3 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2018, in line with the preliminary reading and following an upwardly revised 0.4 percent expansion in the previous period. Growth was mainly driven by inventory changes and consumer spending while fixed investment contracted and net trade contributed negatively.
Published on 2018-06-01

Italy GDP Growth Steady at 0.3% in Q1, Matches Forecasts
The Italian economy advanced by 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to March of 2018, the same pace as in the previous quarter and in line with market expectations. Output expansion was mainly driven by domestic demand as net external demand contributed negatively to growth, with imports being higher than exports. On the production side, services and agriculture expanded, while industry was broadly stagnant.Year-on-year, the gross domestic product expanded 1.4 percent, below 1.6 percent in the previous period but matching market expectations. It was the lowest growth since the first quarter of 2017 when the GDP advanced 1.3 percent.
Published on 2018-05-02

Italy GDP Growth Weakest Since Q3 2016
The Italian economy advanced by 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to December of 2017, matching the preliminary estimate and slightly below a 0.4 percent rise in the previous quarter. It was the slowest growth since the third quarter of 2016, as household consumption and fixed investment rose less while government spending recovered slightly. In 2017, the GDP rose by a non-seasonally adjusted 1.5 percent, above a preliminary estimate of 1.4 percent and following a 0.9 percent increase in 2016. After adjustments for the number of days worked, 2017 growth came in at 1.5 percent. It was the fastest expansion since 2010, but still below the Eurozone's average of 2.5 percent.
Published on 2018-03-02

Italian Q4 GDP Growth Slightly Below Forecasts
The Italian economy grew by 0.3 percent on quarter in the three months to December of 2017, following a 0.4 percent expansion in the previous period and missing market expectations of 0.4 percent. Growth was driven by both exports and domestic demand. Year-on-year, the economy grew by 1.6 percent, compared with 1.7 percent in the previous period and matching market expectations. Considering 2017 full year, the GDP rose by a non-seasonally adjusted 1.4 percent, following a 0.9 percent increase in 2016. After adjustments for the number of days worked, 2017 growth came in at 1.5 percent. It was the strongest pace of expansion since 2010, but still below the Eurozone's average of 2.5 percent.
Published on 2018-02-14

Italy GDP Growth Revised Down to 0.4% in Q3
The Italian economy expanded 0.4 percent on quarter in the three months to September of 2017, below a preliminary estimate of 0.5 percent but above a 0.3 percent growth in the previous period. Gross fixed investment made the largest contribution to growth, followed by household consumption and net trade.
Published on 2017-12-01

Italy GDP Growth Beats Forecasts in Q3
The Italian economy advanced 0.5 percent on quarter in the third quarter of 2017, higher than a downwardly revised 0.3 percent rise in the previous period and beating market expectations of 0.4 percent. The expansion was driven by firm domestic demand and rising exports. On the production side, industry and services expanded, while agriculture contracted. Year-on-year, the economy advanced 1.8 percent, above 1.5 percent in the previous period, marking the fastest growth rate since the first quarter of 2011.
Published on 2017-11-14

Italy Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.4%
Italy's gross domestic product advanced 0.4 percent on quarter in the three months to June of 2017, unrevised from the preliminary estimate and following an increase of 0.4 percent in the previous period. The expansion was driven by firm consumer spending, a rebound in fixed investment and inventory accumulation. On the production side, industry and services activity expanded, while agriculture contracted. Year-on-year, the economy grew 1.5 percent, the most since the second quarter of 2011.
Published on 2017-09-01

Italian Economy Grows 0.4% in Q2
Italy's gross domestic product grew 0.4 percent on quarter in the three months to June of 2017, the same pace as in the previous period and in line with market expectations, the preliminary estimate showed. The expansion was driven by domestic demand, while trade flows were a drag on growth. Compared with the same quarter of 2016, the economy advanced 1.5 percent, the most in six years.
Published on 2017-08-16

Italy Q1 GDP Growth Revised Up To 0.4%
Italy's gross domestic product grew 0.4 percent on quarter in the three months to March of 2017, above the preliminary estimate of 0.2 percent and compared with an upwardly revised 0.3 percent expansion in the previous period. It was the strongest growth rate in one year, driven by firm consumer spending and an increase in inventories while net trade contributed negatively.
Published on 2017-06-01