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Paolo Pizzoli

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Paolo Pizzoli

Senior Economist, Italy, Greece

Paolo Pizzoli is a senior economist covering Italy and Greece. He joined the firm in 1997 after working at Banca Akros, Banca Euromobiliare, ENI, and Prometeia. Paolo studied at the University of Bologna and the Univerisity of Warwick and holds a Master's in Energy and Environmental Economics from ENI in Italy.

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Italian inflation inches up in May on rising energy pressures

Italian inflation inches up in May on rising energy pressures

We're expecting average yearly inflation around the 3% mark

Mixed signals from May Italian confidence data

Mixed signals from May Italian confidence data

Italian confidence data points to a flat second quarter rather than a contraction

Italian industrial production increased again in March

Italian industrial production increased again in March

The acceleration in production happened when the war in the Middle East was already putting upward pressure on oil and gas prices

Italian inflation accelerates in April on higher energy and food prices

Italian inflation accelerates in April on higher energy and food prices

Italian inflation accelerates in April on an energy and fresh food drive

Italian GDP growth slowed less than expected in the first quarter

Italian GDP growth slowed less than expected in the first quarter

The positive impact of the Winter Olympics helped cushion the blow to Italy's economy in Q1

Italy's April confidence data signals sweeping effects of Middle East war

Italy's April confidence data signals sweeping effects of Middle East war

A modest increase in Italian inflation but substantial risks remain

A modest increase in Italian inflation but substantial risks remain

Italian confidence data only partially hit by Middle East tensions in March

Italian confidence data only partially hit by Middle East tensions in March

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Italian industrial production started 2026 on a soft footing

Italian industrial production started 2026 on a soft footing

Italian 4Q GDP growth confirmed at 0.3%; softness expected in early 2026

Italian 4Q GDP growth confirmed at 0.3%; softness expected in early 2026

More mixed signals from Italian confidence indicators in February

More mixed signals from Italian confidence indicators in February

Italian industrial production slips slightly in December

Italian industrial production slips slightly in December

Eurozone countries outlook for 2026

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Eurozone countries outlook for 2026

Italian GDP growth accelerates in the fourth quarter of 2025

Italian GDP growth accelerates in the fourth quarter of 2025

Italian confidence data gradually improves in January

Italian confidence data gradually improves in January

Italian industrial production rebounds in November

Italian industrial production rebounds in November

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