Italian Business Morale Rises in October

Italian business confidence increased in October reaching 96.6 driven by gains across multiple sectors. However consumer morale fell short of expectations dropping to 90.3.

People walk inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade in Milan, Italy, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

Italy's business morale rose in October while consumer confidence declined, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported on Thursday, pointing to mixed economic signals. The data highlights a divergence between corporate sentiment and household optimism in the euro zone's third-largest economy. Investors are monitoring these trends as a flash estimate for Q3 GDP approaches.