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Italy August Inflation Rate Revised Slightly Lower
The annual inflation rate in Italy was revised lower to 0.4 percent in August 2019, compared to a preliminary estimate of 0.5 percent and unchanged from the previous month. That was the lowest inflation rate since November 2016, amid a slowdown in cost of transport.
Published on 2019-09-16

Italy Inflation Rate Ticks Up to 0.5% in August
Italy's annual inflation rate is expected to rise to 0.5 percent in August 2019 from 0.4 percent in the previous month, mainly due to higher prices of food, a preliminary estimate showed.
Published on 2019-08-30

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Lower to Near 3-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in Italy fell to 0.4 percent in July of 2019 from 0.7 percent in the previous month and below preliminary estimates of 0.5 percent. It was the lowest inflation since November of 2016, as a fall in prices of regulated energy products (-5.2 percent from 4.3 percent) was only slightly offset by higher prices of unprocessed food (1.5 percent from 0.7 percent), services related to transport (1.8 percent from 1.5 percent).
Published on 2019-08-09

Italy Inflation Rate Slows to 15-Month Low of 0.5%
The annual inflation rate in Italy is expected to decrease further to 0.5 percent in July of 2019 from 0.7 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It was the lowest inflation rate since February of 2018.
Published on 2019-07-31

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to Over 1-Year Low of 0.7%
Italy’s annual inflation rate decreased to 0.7 percent in June of 2019 from 0.8 percent in the previous month and below preliminary estimates of 0.8 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since April of 2018, as cost slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport and housing and utilities.
Published on 2019-07-16

Italy Inflation Rate Above Forecasts
Italy’s annual inflation rate came in at 0.8 percent in June of 2019, the same as in the previous month while markets were expecting a decrease to 0.7 percent, a preliminary estimate showed. It remains at its lowest level since April of 2018, as inflation was steady for both food and non-alcoholic beverages and health.
Published on 2019-06-28

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to Over 1-Year Low of 0.8%
Italy’s annual inflation rate decreased to 0.8 percent in May of 2019 from 1.1 percent in the previous month and below preliminary estimates of 0.9 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since April of 2018, mainly due to lower prices of services related to transport and non-regulated energy.
Published on 2019-06-14

Italy Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Slows to 4-Month Low
Italy’s annual inflation rate is expected to decrease to 0.9 percent in May of 2019 from 1.1 percent in the previous month and compared with market expectations of 1.3 percent, preliminary estimates showed. It is the lowest inflation rate since January, mainly due to lower food prices.
Published on 2019-05-31

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.1% in April
Italy’s annual inflation rate came in at 1.1 percent in April of 2019, following a 1.0 percent rise in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. It was the highest inflation rate since December 2018, as prices advanced faster for transport.
Published on 2019-05-16

Italy Inflation Rate Rises to 1.1% in April
Italy’s annual inflation rate is expected to rise to 1.1 percent in April of 2019 from 1 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.3 percent.
Published on 2019-04-30

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1% in March
Italy’s annual inflation rate came in at 1 percent in March of 2019, the same as in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. Higher cost of non-regulated energy products (3.3 percent from 0.8 percent) were offset by a slowdown in prices of unprocessed food (1.9 percent from 3.7 percent), services related to transport (0.5 percent from 0.9 percent) and tobacco (4 percent from 4.5 percent).
Published on 2019-04-17

Italy Annual Inflation Rate Steady at 1% in March
Italy's annual inflation rate is expected to rise to 1.0 percent in March 2019, the same pace as in the previous month and in line with market expectations, a preliminary estimate showed.
Published on 2019-03-29

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to 1% in February
Italy’s annual inflation rate increased to 1 percent in February of 2019 from a nine-month low of 0.9 percent in the previous month, below earlier estimates of 1.1 percent. Cost rose faster mainly for unprocessed and processed food, tobacco and non-regulated energy products.
Published on 2019-03-15

Italy Inflation Rate Rises to 1.1% in February
Italy's annual inflation rate is expected to rise to 1.1 percent in February 2019 from a nine-month low of 0.9 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations, a preliminary estimate showed.
Published on 2019-02-28

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 9-Month Low
Consumer prices in Italy increased 0.9 percent year-on-year in January of 2019, below 1.1 percent in December and matching preliminary estimates. It is the lowest inflation rate in nine months, mainly due to a slowdown in energy prices.
Published on 2019-02-21

Italy Inflation Rate Slows to 9-Month Low of 0.9%
The annual inflation rate in Italy is expected to decrease further to 0.9 percent in January of 2019 from 1.1 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest inflation rate since April of 2018, amid lower prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages; transport and energy products.
Published on 2019-02-04

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 7-Month Low of 1.1%
The annual inflation rate in Italy decreased to 1.1 percent in December of 2018 from 1.6 percent in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. It is the lowest inflation rate since May, amid lower prices of processed food and transport.
Published on 2019-01-16

Italy Inflation Rate at 7-Month Low of 1.1% in December
The annual inflation rate in Italy is expected to decrease to 1.1 percent in December of 2018 from 1.6 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest inflation rate since May, amid lower prices of transport and non-regulated energy products.
Published on 2019-01-04

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to 1.6% in November
The annual inflation rate in Italy came in at 1.6 percent in November of 2018, the same as in the previous month and slightly lower than a preliminary estimate of 1.7 percent. Inflation was steady for furniture and household equipment; housing & utilities and clothing & footwear. In addition, a slowdown in cost of non-regulated energy products offset rising prices of food.
Published on 2018-12-14

Italy Inflation Rate Quickens to Over 1-1/2-Year High of 1.7%
The annual inflation rate in Italy is expected to increase to 1.7 percent in November of 2018 from 1.6 percent in the previous month, matching market expectations. It is the highest inflation rate since April 2016, as rising prices of food must offset slowing cost of non-regulated energy products.
Published on 2018-11-30

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.6% in October
The annual inflation rate in Italy increase to 1.6 percent in October of 2018 from 1.4 percent in the previous month, in line with a preliminary estimate. Prices advanced faster mainly for energy, both regulated and non-regulated energy products.
Published on 2018-11-16

Italy Inflation Rate Rises Less Than Expected
The annual inflation rate in Italy is expected to increase to 1.6 percent in October of 2018 from 1.4 percent in the previous month, below market expectations of 1.7 percent. Prices advanced faster mainly for energy, both regulated and non-regulated energy products.
Published on 2018-10-31

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to 1.4% in September
The annual inflation rate in Italy decreased to 1.4 percent in September of 2018 from 1.6 percent in the previous month and below a preliminary estimate of 1.6 percent. Inflation slowed amid softer rises in both processed food and non-processed food; services related to transport and non-regulated energy products.
Published on 2018-10-16

Italy September inflation Rate Edges Down to 1.5%
The annual inflation rate in Italy is expected to decrease to 1.5 percent in September of 2018 from 1.6 percent in the previous month, below market consensus of 1.7 percent. Inflation should slow down amid softer rises in prices of unprocessed food, services related to transport and non-regulated energy products.
Published on 2018-09-28

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to 1.6% in August
The annual inflation rate in Italy rose to 1.6 percent in August of 2018 from 1.5 percent in July, matching the preliminary estimate and below market expectations of 1.7 percent. Still, it was the highest inflation rate since April 2017, mainly due to rising prices of transport.
Published on 2018-09-14

Italy Inflation Rate at 16-Month High of 1.7%
The annual inflation rate in Italy is expected to increase to 1.7 percent in August of 2018 from 1.5 percent in the previous month, beating market expectations of 1.4 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since April of 2017, mainly due to higher prices of services related to transport.
Published on 2018-08-31

Italy July Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.5%
The annual inflation rate in Italy rose to 1.5 percent in July of 2018 from 1.3 percent in the previous month, unrevised from the preliminary estimate and above market expectations of 1.4 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since April last year, mostly due to higher prices of energy.
Published on 2018-08-13

Italy Inflation Rate at 15-Month High of 1.5%
The annual inflation rate in Italy is expected to increase to 1.5 percent in July of 2018 from 1.3 percent in the previous month, beating market expectations of 1.4 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since April of 2017, mainly due to rising prices of energy.
Published on 2018-07-31

Italy June Inflation Rate Revised Down to 1.3%
The annual inflation rate in Italy increased to 1.3 percent in June of 2018 from 1.0 percent in the previous month, lower than a preliminary estimate of a 1.4 percent gain and below market expectations of 1.4 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since May of 2017, boosted by non-regulated energy; unprocessed food and services related to transport.
Published on 2018-07-17

Italy Inflation Rate at Over 1-Year High
Inflation rate in Italy is expected to increase to 1.4 percent in June of 2018 from 1 percent in the previous month, beating market expectations of 1.3 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since May of 2017, mainly due to rising prices of both processed and unprocessed food, non-regulated energy products and services related to transport.
Published on 2018-06-28

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to 1% in May
Inflation rate in Italy increased to 1 percent in May of 2018 from 0.5 percent in April, below the preliminary estimate of 1.1 percent. Still, it was the highest inflation rate since October of 2017.
Published on 2018-06-15

Italy May Inflation Rate Hits 8-Month High of 1.1%
Italy's consumer price inflation is expected to pick up to 1.1 percent year-on-year in May 2018, from 0.5 percent in April and beating market expectations of 0.8 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since September, mainly due to rising prices of food and transport.
Published on 2018-05-31

Italy April Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.5%
Italy's consumer price inflation eased to 0.5 percent year-on-year in April of 2018 from 0.8 percent in March and matching the preliminary estimate. Prices grew less for transport, restaurants & hotels and housing & utilities while food was more expensive.
Published on 2018-05-16

Italy April Inflation Rate Weaker than Expected
Italy's consumer price inflation is expected to fall to 0.5 percent year-on-year in April 2018, matching February's 14-month low and missing market expectations of 0.7 percent.
Published on 2018-04-30

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to 0.8% in March
Consumer prices in Italy increased 0.8 percent year-on-year in March of 2018, slightly below market expectations and a preliminary estimate of 0.9 percent. In spite of the downwardly revision, consumer prices advanced at a faster pace compared to a 0.5 percent rise in February.
Published on 2018-04-17

Italy March Inflation Rate Stronger than Expected
Italy's consumer price inflation is expected to pick up to 0.9 percent year-on-year in March 2018 from a 14-month low of 0.5 percent in the previous month, and beating market expectations of 0.7 percent. Prices of food, tobacco and services related to transport should rise at a faster pace.
Published on 2018-03-30

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Down to 0.5% in February
Consumer prices in Italy rose 0.5 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, slightly below a preliminary estimate of a 0.6 percent gain and compared to a 0.9 percent rise in December.
Published on 2018-03-16

Italy February Inflation Rate Lowest in 14-Months
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to increase 0.6 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, easing from a 0.9 percent gain in the prior month, and slightly below market expectations of a 0.7 percent rise. It is the lowest inflation rate since December of 2016, as prices fell for food while slowed for housing and utilities.
Published on 2018-02-28

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Up to 0.9% in January
Consumer prices in Italy increased 0.9 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, slightly above the preliminary estimate of 0.8 percent, but at the same pace as in December. In spite of the upward revision, it is the lowest inflation rate since December of 2016, as prices slowed for transport and food.
Published on 2018-02-22

Italy Inflation Rate Eases to 13-Month Low in January
Italian consumer prices are expected to increase by 0.8 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, following a 0.9 percent gain in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It is the lowest inflation rate since December of 2016, as prices slowed for food, mostly unprocessed food and transport.
Published on 2018-02-02

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1-Year Low in December
The consumer price index in Italy increased 0.9 percent year-on-year in December of 2017, the same pace as in the previous month and matching the preliminary estimate. The annual inflation rate stood at its lowest level since December 2016, mainly led by a slowdown in prices of food, especially unprocessed food and housing. Meanwhile, cost advanced faster for transport.
Published on 2018-01-16

Italy December Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 1-Year Low
The consumer price index in Italy is expected to increase 0.9 percent year-on-year in December of 2017, the same pace as in November. Prices slowed for food, namely unprocessed food and housing while remained stable for transport.
Published on 2018-01-05

Italian November Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.9%
Consumer prices in Italy increased 1.9 percent year-on-year in November of 2017, easing from a 1 percent gain in the previous month and matching the preliminary estimate. It was the lowest inflation rate since December last year, mainly led by slowing prices of food and restaurants and hotels. Meantime, cost fell slightly more for education.
Published on 2017-12-14

Italy November Inflation Rate at Near 1-Year Low of 0.9%
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to increase 0.9 percent year-on-year in November of 2017, compared to a 1 percent gain in the previous month and below market expectations of a 1.1 percent rise. It was the lowest inflation rate since December last year. Prices advanced less for food, restaurants and hotels and miscellaneous goods and services while declined slightly further for education.
Published on 2017-11-30

Italian Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1% in October
Consumer prices in Italy increased 1.0 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, compared to 1.1 percent rise in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. It was the lowest inflation rate since January, mainly due to a slowdown in prices of education and services, after students from low-income households started being exempted from paying the annual university fee.
Published on 2017-11-14

Italy September Inflation Rate Lowest in 9 Months
Italy's consumer prices are expected to rise 1 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, compared to a 1.1 percent gain in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.3 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since January, mainly due to a fall in education and services prices after students from low-income households started being exempted from paying the annual university fee, preliminary estimates showed.
Published on 2017-10-31

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.1% in September
Italy's consumer prices increased 1.1 percent year-on-year in September of 2017, compared to 1.2 percent rise in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. Prices rose at a softer pace for both transport and housing.
Published on 2017-10-13

Italy Inflation Rate Slows to 1.1% in September
Italy's consumer prices are expected to increase 1.1 percent year-on-year in September of 2017, compared to a 1.2 percent rise in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.3 percent, the preliminary estimate showed. The slight slowdown in annual inflation was mainly driven by lower prices of transport and housing and utilities.
Published on 2017-09-29

Italian Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.2% in August
Italy's consumer prices increased 1.2 percent year-on-year in August of 2017, compared to a 1.1 percent rise in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates, final figures showed. The annual Inflation rate accelerated mainly due to rising prices of transport.
Published on 2017-09-14

Italy Inflation Rate Picks Up to 1.2% in August
Italian consumer prices are expected to increase 1.2 percent year-on-year in August 2017, compared to 1.1 percent gain in the previous month and above market expectations of 1.1 percent, the preliminary estimate showed. The slight increase in annual inflation was mostly driven by higher prices of transport.
Published on 2017-08-31

Italy July Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.1%
Italy's consumer prices increased by 1.1 percent year-on-year in July 2017, matching preliminary estimates and following a 1.2 percent gain in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since January, as prices rose at a slower pace for transport, food and housing.
Published on 2017-08-11

Italian Inflation Rate Eases to 6-Month Low in July
Italian consumer prices are expected to increase by 1.1 percent year-on-year in July 2017, in line with market expectations and following a 1.2 percent gain in the previous month, the preliminary estimate showed. It was the lowest inflation rate since January, as prices rose at a slower pace for transport, food and housing.
Published on 2017-07-31

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed At 1.2% In June
Consumer prices in Italy increased 1.2 percent year-on-year in June of 2017, easing from a 1.4 percent rise in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. It is the lowest inflation rate since January, as prices slowed mostly for food, namely unprocessed (fruits and vegetables) and transport.
Published on 2017-07-14

Italy Inflation Rate Slows To 5-Month Low In June
Italian consumer prices are expected to increase by 1.2 percent year-on-year in June 2017, easing from a 1.4 percent gain in the previous month and missing market expectations of 1.4 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since January, as prices rose at a slower pace for food and transport.
Published on 2017-06-28

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed At 1.4% In May
Consumer prices in Italy increased 1.4 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, easing from a 1.9 percent rise in the previous period and matching preliminary estimates. Inflation slowed mainly for food and transport.
Published on 2017-06-15

Italy Inflation Rate Slows To 1.4% In May
Consumer prices in Italy increased 1.4 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, easing from a 1.9 percent rise in the previous period and matching market expectations, preliminary estimates showed. Inflation slowed mostly for food and transport.
Published on 2017-05-31

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Up To 1.9% In April
Consumer prices in Italy increased 1.9 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, following a 1.4 percent rise in the previous period and above preliminary estimates of 1.8 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since February of 2013, mainly driven by prices of housing and utilities, namely electricity and natural gas and transport. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4 percent, higher than preliminary estimates of 0.3 percent.
Published on 2017-05-15

Italy Inflation Rate At 4-Year High Of 1.8% In April
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to rise 1.8 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, following a 1.4 percent increase in March and above market expectations of 1.7 percent, according to preliminary estimates. It was the highest inflation rate since February of 2013, as prices rose at a faster pace for transport, housing and utilities, and restaurants and hotels. On a monthly basis, prices went up 0.3 percent, above consensus of 0.2 percent.
Published on 2017-04-28

Italian Inflation Rate Confirmed At 1.4% In March
Italian consumer prices increased by 1.4 percent year-on-year in March 2017, easing from a 1.6 percent gain in the previous month and matching the preliminary estimate. Prices rose at a slower pace for food and transport.
Published on 2017-04-13

Italy Inflation Slows To 1.4% In March
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to rise 1.4 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, following a 1.6 percent increase in February and below market expectations of 1.5 percent, according to preliminary estimates. Prices rose at a slower pace for food and transport. On a monthly basis, prices were flat compared to market expectations of 0.1 percent gain.
Published on 2017-03-31

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Up To 1.6% In February
Consumer prices in Italy rose 1.6 percent year-on-year in February of 2017 following a 1 percent increase in the previous month and slightly above preliminary estimates of 1.5 percent gain. It is the highest inflation rate since March of 2013, mainly driven by prices of food and transport.
Published on 2017-03-15

Italy Inflation Rate At Near 4-Year High Of 1.5%
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to rise 1.5 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, following a 1 percent increase in January. It is the highest inflation rate since March of 2013, mainly boosted by cost of food and transport, preliminary estimates showed.
Published on 2017-02-28

Italy Inflation Rate Revised Up To 1% In January
Consumer prices in Italy rose 1 percent year-on-year in January of 2017 following 0.5 percent increase in the previous month and above preliminary estimates of 0.9 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since August of 2013, mainly boosted by cost of food and transport. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.3 percent, above preliminary estimates of 0.2 percent.
Published on 2017-02-22

Italian Inflation Rate Highest Since September 2013
Consumer prices in Italty are expected to rise 0.9 percent year-on-year in January of 2017 following 0.5 percent increase in the previous month and matching market expectations. It is the highest inflation rate since September of 2013, mainly boosted by cost of energy and unprocessed food, preliminary estimates showed. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.2 percent.
Published on 2017-02-03

Italian Inflation Rate Confirmed At Highest Since May 2014
Italy's consumer prices rose by 0.5 percent year-on-year in December 2016 after increasing by 0.1 percent in November, matching the preliminary estimate. It was the highest inflation rate since May 2014, mainly boosted by rising prices for food and transport.
Published on 2017-01-16

Italy Inflation Rate At 2-1/2-Year High Of 0.5%
Italy's consumer prices are expected to increase 0.5 percent year-on-year in December of 2016 after edging up 0.1 percent in November. It was the highest inflation rate since May of 2014, mainly driven by cost of food and energy. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are expected to rise 0.4 percent.
Published on 2017-01-04

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.1% in November
Italy´s consumer prices rose 0.1 percent year-on-year in November of 2016 after falling by 0.2 percent in October and matching preliminary estimates. Annual core inflation went up to 0.4 percent compared to 0.2 percent in the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1 percent, at the same pace as in October and in line with flash estimates of 0.1 percent decline.
Published on 2016-12-14

Italian Inflation Beats Expectations in November
Italy's consumer prices rose 0.1 percent year-on-year in November 2016 after falling by 0.2 percent in October and better than market expectations of 0.1 percent drop. Annual core inflation went up to 0.4 percent compared to 0.2 percent in the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1 percent, at the same pace as in October but less than market expectations of 0.3 percent decline.
Published on 2016-11-30

Italy Falls Back Into Deflation in October
Italy's consumer prices declined 0.2 percent year-on-year in October 2016 after growing by 0.1 percent in September and worse than preliminary estimates of 0.1 percent fall. Prices fell the most since June, led by lower prices for housing and utilities, food and hotels and restaurants. Also, annual core inflation rate, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, fell to a record low of 0.2 percent compared to 0.5 percent the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1 percent, following a 0.2 percent drop in September.
Published on 2016-11-14

Italy Slides Back Into Deflation
Italy's consumer prices are expected to fall by 0.1 percent year-on-year in October 2016 after growing by 0.1 percent in September and missing market consensus of 0.1 percent gain, preliminary estimates showed. Lower prices for energy products and unprocessed food dragged down inflation, while cost of services related to recreation, including repair and personal care showed no growth.
Published on 2016-10-31

Italy Annual Inflation Rate Confirmed at 8-Month High
Italy's consumer prices rose 0.1 percent year-on-year in September 2016, following a 0.1 percent drop in August and in line with preliminary estimates. It was the first gain since January this year, as cost of accommodation and clothing continued to rise while prices of transport and housing fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-10-14

Italy Inflation Rate at 0.1% in September
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to edge up by 0.1 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, following a 0.1 percent fall in August and in line with market consensus. It was the first month of rise in consumer prices after seven straight months of deflation, as energy prices fell less. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged down 0.2 percent.
Published on 2016-09-30

Consumer Prices in Italy Fall 0.1% YoY in August
Italy deflation held steady at 0.1 percent in August, the same as in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. It is the seventh consecutive month of falling consumer prices, due to lower cost for transport, housing and utilities, final figures showed.
Published on 2016-09-14

Italy Deflation Steady at 0.1% in August
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to edge down by 0.1 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, at the same pace as in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It is the seventh consecutive month of deflation, mainly driven by lower prices for housing and utilities, transport and communications. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent.
Published on 2016-08-31

Italy Deflation Confirmed at 0.1% in July
Consumer prices in Italy decreased slightly by 0.1 percent year-on-year in July of 2016, following a 0.4 percent decline in the previous period and in line with preliminary estimates, final figures showed. It was smallest fall in six months, as cost of energy dropped at a slower pace while unprocessed food prices rose further.
Published on 2016-08-11

Italy Deflation Eases to 0.1% in July
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to edge down by 0.1 percent year-on-year in July of 2016, following a 0.4 percent fall in the previous period, as cost of energy fell less and unprocessed food increased more. It is the sixth consecutive month of deflation although figures came better than market expectations of a 0.2 percent decline, preliminary estimates showed. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent.
Published on 2016-07-29

Italy Deflation Confirmed at -0.4% in June
Consumer prices in Italy fell 0.4 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, following 0.3 percent drop in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. The country has remained in deflation for a fifth straight month, as transport and housing prices continued to decline and restaurants and hotels cost rose at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, prices edged up 0.1 percent.
Published on 2016-07-13

Italy Deflation Deepens to 0.4% in June
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to decrease 0.4 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, following 0.3 drop in the previous period. The figure came worse than market expectations of 0.2 percent decline marking the fifth straight month of deflation, mainly due to the slowdown of the annual growth of prices of non-energy industrial goods while partially offset by the slower fall of non-regulated energy goods. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent.
Published on 2016-06-30

Italy Deflation Rate Confirmed at -0.3%
Consumer prices in Italy fell 0.3 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, easing from 0.5 percent drop in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. Yet, a rebound in prices of tobacco and unprocessed food was not enough to offset declines in housing, utilities and transport.
Published on 2016-06-14

Italy Deflation Slows in May
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to decrease by 0.3 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, lower than a 0.5 percent fall in April and matching market expectations, preliminary estimates showed. The country recorded the fourth straight month of deflation although it slowed due to higher prices of tobacco and unprocessed food.
Published on 2016-05-31

Italy Slides Deeper Into Deflation
Consumer prices in Italy decreased by 0.5 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, following a 0.2 percent fall in the previous month and compared to preliminary estimated of 0.4 percent drop. It is the biggest drop in consumer prices since January of 2015 mainly due to lower energy cost. On a monthly basis, prices went down 0.1 percent.
Published on 2016-05-13

Italy Deflation at 15-Month High
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to decrease by 0.4 percent year-on-year in April of 2016 following a 0.2 percent fall in the previous month and compared to market expectations of a 0.2 percent decrease. It is the biggest drop in consumer prices since January of 2015 mainly due to lower energy cost. On a monthly basis, prices were stable, preliminary estimates showed.
Published on 2016-04-29

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at -0.2% in March
Consumer prices in Italy declined by 0.2 percent year-on-year in March of 2016 compared to a 0.3 percent drop in the previous month and in a line with preliminary estimates. It was the second straight fall, mainly driven by a further decrease of energy prices. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent.
Published on 2016-04-14

Italy Deflation Slows in March
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to decrease by 0.2 percent year-on-year in March of 2016 compared to a 0.3 percent drop in the previous month while beating market expectations of 0.3 percent fall. It was the second straight fall, mainly due to a sharp drop in prices of energy.
Published on 2016-03-31

Italy Consumer Prices Post 1st Fall in 10 Months
Consumer prices in Italy decreased by 0.3 percent year-on-year in February 2016 compared to a 0.3 percent growth in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates, final figures showed. It was the first annual fall since April 2015 and the biggest in more than a year, as cost of food and transportation dragged inflation down.
Published on 2016-03-15

Italy Returns to Deflation in February
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to decrease by 0.3 percent year-on-year in February of 2016 compared to a 0.3 percent growth in the previous month while missing market expectations of 0.1 percent fall. It was the first annual fall since April last year, as prices of energy, unprocessed food and services related to transport dropped.
Published on 2016-02-29

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.3% in January
Consumer prices increased by 0.3 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, following a 0.1 percent growth in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. The speed up was mainly due to the reduction of the annual decrease of prices of nonregulated energy products (-5.9 percent from -8.7 percent in December 2015) and rise of services related to transport (+0.5 percent, from -1.7 percent in December 2015).These dynamics were partially offset by the slowdown of the annual growth of prices of unprocessed food (+0.6 percent, from +2.3 percent in the previous month).
Published on 2016-02-22

Italy Inflation Rate Up to 0.3% in January
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to increase by 0.3 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, up from a 0.1 percent growth in the previous month and matching market expectations. While prices of transport-related services rose following a decline in the previous month, energy cost fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-02-03

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.1% in December
Consumer prices in Italy increased by 0.1 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, the same as in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. While cost of leisure activities and accommodation rose further, transport prices continued to drag the inflation down.
Published on 2016-01-15

Italian Inflation Rate Disappoints in December
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to increase by only 0.1 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, the same as in the previous month while missing market expectations of 0.2 percent growth. While prices of recreational, cultural and personal care rose further and energy cost fell at a slower pace; prices of services related to transport dropped sharply dragging down inflation.
Published on 2016-01-05

Italian Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.1% in November
Consumer prices in Italy increased by 0.1 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, compared to 0.3 percent in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. It was the lowest level since May this year, as cost of food, accommodation, health and leisure activities rose at a slower pace while prices of housing and transportation continued to drag the inflation down.
Published on 2015-12-14

Italy Inflation Rate at 6-Month Low
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to edge up 0.1 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, slowing from a 0.3 percent rise in the previous month and the lowest since May, preliminary estimates showed. On a monthly basis, the inflation rate turned negative.
Published on 2015-11-30

Italian Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.3% in October
Consumer prices in Italy increased by 0.3 percent year-on-year in October of 2015, following a 0.2 percent growth in the previous month and in line with preliminary estimates. It was the highest value since May of 2014, driven up by cost of unprocessed food and services related to recreation.
Published on 2015-11-13

Italian Inflation Rate at 17-Month High
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to rise by 0.3 percent year-on-year in October of 2015, up from a 0.2 percent increase in the previous month. It was the highest value since May of 2014, pushed up by cost of unprocessed food and services related to recreation.
Published on 2015-10-30

Italian Inflation Rate Steady at 0.2% in September
Consumer prices in Italy increased by 0.2 percent year-on-year in September of 2015, the same pace as in the previous three months and below preliminary estimations of 0.3 percent growth. While cost of food increased at a faster pace, prices of transportation continued to drag the inflation down.
Published on 2015-10-14

Italian Inflation Rate Highest Since July 2014
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to rise by 0.3 percent year-on-year in September of 2015, up from a 0.2 percent in the previous month pushed up by increase in cost of unprocessed food and services related to transportation.
Published on 2015-09-30

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.2% in August
Italian consumer prices increased by 0.2 percent in August of 2015, the same pace as in the previous two months and matching preliminary estimates. Higher prices of food and accommodation were enough to offset a further decline in cost of transportation, final figures showed.
Published on 2015-09-14

Italian Inflation Rate Steady at 0.2% in August
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to increase by 0.2 percent year-on-year in August of 2015, the same pace as in the previous month and slightly above market expectations.
Published on 2015-08-31

Italy Inflation Rate Confirmed at 0.2% in July
Italian annual inflation was recorded at 0.2 percent in July of 2015, the same pace as in the previous month. While prices of food and accommodation eased and transport cost fell further, prices of leisure activities and health accelerated along with a smaller decline in housing cost.
Published on 2015-08-11

Italy Inflation Rate Stable at 0.2%
Consumer prices in Italy are expected to rise 0.2 percent year-on-year in July of 2015, the same rate as in June, in line with market expectations.
Published on 2015-07-31